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North Carolina vs. TCU Football Preview: Opener in Ireland Offers Rematch with Overhauled Rosters

UNC's matchup with TCU on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic inches closer. The Horned Frogs spoiled Bill Belichick’s first collegiate game on the sidelines in a Labor Day defeat of the Tar Heels a year ago. This time the two teams, albeit with very different rosters, meet again on national television (Noon ET, ESPN) to kick off the 2026 season. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Announces Team Captains for 2026

Earlier this week, UNC Football officially announced its captains for the 2026 season. The group of seven contains senior edge rusher Melkart Abou Jaoude, senior cornerback Kaleb Cost, junior running back Benjamin Hall, senior Isaiah Johnson, graduate center Christo Kelly, graduate linebacker Derek McDonald, and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp. (Heel Tough Blog)

TCU’s offense undergoes offensive overhaul: What to know about UNC's Dublin opponent

The TCU team that UNC will meet in Ireland on Saturday will be very different than the one that scored 48 straight points to beat the Tar Heels 48-14 a year ago in Coach Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut. The quarterback who tormented UNC last September, Josh Hoover, has since transferred. Hoover’s replacement is graduate transfer Jaden Craig. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football's Trip to Ireland Required Weeks of Preparation, and Here's the Plan

UNC Football plays its first-ever game outside of the United States on Saturday against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is at noon ET and 5 p.m. local time in Dublin (ESPN). The team's quest across the pond required extensive planning. The time change, sleep schedule, hydration, and meal plans are all elements the Tar Heels program took into account. (TarHeel247)

UNC OL Christo Kelly’s shining character is contagious

Christo Kelly brings a unique accolade to UNC Football’s season opener in Dublin, Ireland: The 6-foot-4, 310-pound offensive lineman is the winner of an Irish step dancing competition. The dance floor isn’t the only place Kelly has made an impact. His positivity and passion have inspired teammates, classmates, and mentors. He brings a natural leadership. (Daily Tar Heel)

Billy Edwards is the Right Quarterback for UNC Right Now

With UNC quarterback Miles O'Neill, there’s a lot of potential but some decision-making concerns. With Travis Burgess, he’s a true freshman coming off a significant knee injury. Then you look at Billy Edwards. Is his production right now better than what they could give you? Yes. And that’s why Edwards is the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

The top events in Kenan Stadium from the last 10 decades

As the centennial season of Kenan Stadium approaches, the sun has risen and set on a plethora of memorable events held inside its walls. Despite being the setting of 551 UNC football games, it’s not just college football that defines a memorable event in Kenan. Here are some of the top events from each decade of Kenan Stadium’s 100 years of history. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Coaches Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. TCU Preview

We're back and ready for a new Carolina Football season! This week, Jones Angell and UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick talk about getting game-week ready and their preparation for a week 1 showdown against TCU in Dublin, Ireland this Saturday. (View Video)

Melkart Abou Jaoude on Offseason Work, UNC's Defensive Line, and More

Perhaps the greatest preseason honor bestowed upon UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude was being announced as one of four defensive captains for the Tar Heels. "It's a blessing to be picked by your teammates to be the one who represents them. I take that with a lot of responsibility. I have to be the best version of myself every day to represent that." (TarHeel247)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Doc Kennedy

On the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” Doc Kennedy, author of the Good, Bad and Ugly Reports after UNC football games, joins co-hosts Britt Whitmire and R.L. Bynum, to discuss Bill Belichick’s second team, its weaknesses, and realistic expectations for the season. (View Video)

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