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North Carolina Football Injury Report: Several Starters Questionable Against Pittsburgh

UNC could be without several starters when the Tar Heels visit No. 25 Pittsburgh on Saturday. Isaiah Johnson, Peyton Waters, Jaylen Harvey, and Jordan Hall were listed as questionable on the initial availability report Wednesday. Johnson has started all four games this season, totaling 12 tackles before exiting Saturday’s loss to Notre Dame early. (Inside Carolina)

UNC vs. Pitt Football Preview: Breaking Down Tar Heels' Matchup With Panthers

Pitt improved to 5-0 and 2-0 in the ACC football standings with a 35-33 win at Virginia Tech on Friday. The Panthers moved into the national rankings following the win, checking in at No. 25 in the AP Poll and No. 24 in the Coaches Poll. Kickoff is noon Saturday, televised on ESPN. Here are some things to know before the Tar Heels visit Pittsburgh. (Tar Heel Blue)

UNC Football Preparing For Another First-Time QB Starter in Pitt's Holden Geriner

For the second time in three games, UNC Football prepares to face a quarterback making his first career start. After Pittsburgh star QB Mason Heintschel suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Panthers’ 35-33 win over Virginia Tech on Friday, fifth-year journeyman Holden Geriner will take over when the Tar Heels visit Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

Drake Maye Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

New England QB Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his 3-touchdown performance in the Patriots 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. Last Sunday in Buffalo, Maye completed 22-of-37 passes for 269 yards, including 3 touchdowns in the 29-26 victory over the Bills. He also led the team with 54 yards rushing. (New England Patriots)

2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh

UNC will make the trip up north to face No. 25 Pittsburgh Saturday. The Panthers are making their debut in the AP Top 25 this week after beginning the season 5-0. Pitt is coming off a thrilling 35-33 win at Virginia Tech which saw the Hokies miss a potential game-winning field goal as time expired. The Tar Heels have a 12-6 edge in the all-time series. (Chapelboro.com)

Tar Heel Linebackers Follow Former Pro Jamie Collins' Lead

Jamie Collins has had two rookie seasons. The first came in 2013 with the New England Patriots at the start of a 10-year playing career that included a trip to the NFL Pro Bowl and a Super Bowl victory. The second came last year, reuniting with former head coach Bill Belichick and overseeing the Tar Heel inside linebackers in his first ever coaching gig. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Hires ZRG Turnkey in Search for Next Football General Manager

ZRG Turnkey will lead the search for UNC's next football general manager. Turnkey Vice President of GM Solutions and former Michigan football general manager Sean Magee (Navy '04) will serve as a consultant to the program providing support for the general manager role, athletic director Steve Newmark, and coach Bill Belichick, announced Tuesday. (TarHeel247)

Former UNC CB Alijah Huzzie Signs With Jacksonville Jaguars Off Texans Practice Squad

The Jaguars are poaching a defensive back from a division rival. Jacksonville has signed cornerback Alijah Huzzie to its 53-man roster off Houston’s practice squad. Huzzie signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent last year, spending most of the season on the practice squad. He appeared in two games, recording an interception and four tackles. (NBC Sports)

UNC's Billy Edwards, Leroy Jackson, Peyton Seelmann Pre-Pitt Interviews & Takeaways

North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., defensive tackle Leroy Jackson, and linebacker Peyton Seelmann met with reporters on Monday. Edwards emphasized the need for UNC's offense to find more consistency. The Tar Heels have found immense success on opening game scripts, but Edwards knows they need to consistently sustain drives. (TarHeel247)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Dress for Success

The standard fan attire for a college football game is not what it once was. Today, fans attend games at Kenan Stadium wearing jerseys, t-shirts, or sundresses. But back in the 1960s and 70s, fans dressed to the nines in coats and ties. UNC alumnus Hal Fischer, originally from New York, remembered his surprise at seeing well-dressed Tar Heel fans. (Chapelboro.com)

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