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UNC Football Visits Duke Saturday In Battle For The Victory Bell - Pregame Notes
UNC Football visits Duke on Saturday for the 113th meeting between the programs in the 2026 edition of the Battle for the Victory Bell. Kickoff from Wallace Wade Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Carolina's defense has forced at least one turnover in four of its five games this season and the Tar Heels have recorded two turnovers in three games. (
GoHeels.com)
Audio: Jones Angell Previews UNC vs. Duke Football and UNC vs. Indiana Basketball
Voice of the Tar Heels
Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke. Jones also looks ahead at UNC basketball’s next preseason exhibition, Sunday at Indiana, and reflects on watching new coach
Michael Malone in action for the first time during the Heels’ last exhibition against Southern Cal. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC and the College Football Playoff: More Teams, More Dreams
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the potential 24-team college football playoff, the possibilities that move would create for teams beyond the current elite programs, the potential for home playoff games, and the financial windfall the expansion could provide UNC in the future.
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Sat Oct 17, 2026
UNC Football vs. Duke: The Formula for a Tar Heel Victory
UNC Football visits Durham on Saturday with a chance to build on its biggest win of the
Bill Belichick era. Duke is 4-1, with its first loss coming last week at Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils are a 3.5-point favorite, but the Tar Heels have shown that its defense can keep it in games. If Carolina is going to leave Durham with the Victory Bell, here is the formula. (
Tar Heel Blue)
Victory Bell Could Symbolize North Carolina's Progress
Imagine
Bill Belichick at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, ringing a bell as his players go berserk. A handful of years ago, if I painted that picture while Belichick patrolled the sidelines at Gillette Stadium, wearing his visor and sleeveless hoodie, you'd have been confused. But here we are, hours away from seeing if that hypothetical becomes a reality. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Duke Football Preview
Jones Angell from the
Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com break down the keys for UNC Football's matchup this Saturday afternoon against Duke in Durham (3:30, ESPN2).
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Sat Oct 17, 2026
Injury Report: Multiple UNC Football Players Ruled Out vs. Duke
North Carolina will be without cornerback
Kaleb Cost for Saturday's rivalry game against the Duke Blue Devils in Durham, and could still miss even more time with a right knee injury. Wide receiver
Mason Humphrey also made his first appearance on the injury report this week and was immediately ruled out on Friday night. Here is the full injury report. (
TarHeel247)
What Bill Belichick Said About Reported College Football Playoff Expansion
North Carolina coach
Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on the new format, which could be finalized and official in the coming days, at
his radio show on Thursday evening. "Sounds great to me. That's probably what you need is enough teams so that there's no question about who the best team is. Some teams start fast and other teams come on late." (
TarHeel247)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC vs. Duke Football Preview
Jason Staples, Greg Barnes, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's trip to Durham to face Duke on Saturday,
Bill Belichick's approach on defending the Blue Devil offense, how UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will attack a strong Duke defense, and more.
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Fri Oct 16, 2026
Christo Kelly On UNC Offensive Line's Execution, Backing Bill Belichick, And More
Christo Kelly discussed
Bill Belichick's willingness to listen to player feedback and adjust throughout the season. "When I tell you he's open to hearing everything, he's open to hearing everything." Kelly pointed to captains' meetings and exit meetings as opportunities for players to share thoughts on practice schedules, offensive procedures, and more. (
TarHeel247)