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Live from Ireland: Festivities begin in Dublin

UNC leaders, student-athletes, fans, and alumni are arriving in Ireland ahead of the Tar Heels’ football season opener against Texas Christian University as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Throughout the week, longtime UNC Football writer and sideline reporter Lee Pace will be sharing updates from events around Ireland. Follow along for more. (UNC.edu)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview with UNC QB Billy Edwards, Jr.

Recently named the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels, Billy Edwards Jr. joined Jones Angell on the Carolina Insider podcast ahead of their trip to Dublin, Ireland, where UNC Football will open the season against the TCU Horned Frogs. (View Video)

The Last Week of Hope for College Football Fans: ACC Win-Loss Predictions

For UNC, its best-case scenario is Bill Belichick getting his team to a bowl game, finishing above .500, and possibly sniffing the seven- or eight-win mark. Likely? No. Possible? Crazier things have happened. The worst-case is a one- or two-win season. And that would probably be the end of that. I’m torn between 4-8 and 5-7 as my predicted record. (David Hale)

Bill Belichick focused on TCU, not potential win totals

Asked about fans focusing on win totals, whether it's six wins or a bowl berth, Bill Belichick made clear his attention is fixed entirely on Saturday’s opener in Dublin against TCU. It was a throwback to his NFL days when he didn’t want to answer a postgame question and said, "On to [the Patriots’ next opponent]." "We’re focused on TCU," Belichick said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chargers' Omarion Hampton is primed for a breakout: 'Nobody wants to tackle that guy'

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is a serious breakout candidate entering his second NFL season out of North Carolina. "Nobody wants to tackle that guy. That is a massive human moving very fast. I'm very confident, and it's very exciting, what he's doing each and every day. This guy's completely obsessed and focused." (Yahoo! Sports)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live with Bill Belichick - Previewing TCU In Dublin

North Carolina head Football Coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Radio Network on Monday night to preview Saturday's season opener versus TCU in Dublin, Ireland, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Five Takeaways from UNC QB Billy Edwards Jr. Ahead of Week 1 Start

UNC Starting Quarterback Billy Edwards: "The biggest thing I’ve learned throughout my time in college is just being consistent and making the right decision. Sometimes that means throwing the ball away. Sometimes that means running out of bounds for a gain of one. Just trying to put the offense in the best situation and eliminate the negative plays." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Gearing Toward Not Having Its Defensive Coordinator in Dublin

It appears UNC Football will begin its season on Saturday against TCU without defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who has been out on medical leave since early in training camp. Bill Belichick was asked again Monday about Steve and how the staff will handle his duties. "No updates. I'm not really going to talk about that situation. We'll work it out." (TarHeel247)

97.9 The Hill’s 2026 Football Season Programming: Here’s What You’ll Hear

Tuesdays and Thursdays - Tune in to 97.9 The Hill for installments of the 100 Years of Kenan series, which broadcasts the community’s favorite stories and memories in honor of the anniversary of Kenan Stadium. The feature will air during our hourly sports reports of “This Morning with Aaron Keck” from 6-9 a.m. and “News On The Hill” from 3-6 p.m. (Chapelboro.com)

Billy Edwards’ 1,000 flashcards help him quickly learn UNC system, win QB job

For Billy Edwards Jr. to flash his elite quarterback skills on the field, flashcards to learn a new offensive system are important. As a player who began his college career with a redshirt season at Wake Forest before playing three seasons at Maryland and an injury-shortened year at Wisconsin, he has turned adapting to a new program into a science. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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