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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)

Meet Holden Geriner: What UNC Football Will Face at Quarterback Against Pitt

The Pitt Panthers have been one of the ACC's most productive offenses, averaging 38.4 points and 478 yards per game. But they will move forward without starting quarterback Mason Heintschel, who suffered a torn ACL against Virginia Tech and will miss the rest of the season. That puts the offense in the hands of fifth-year quarterback Holden Geriner. (Tar Heel Blue)

Bill Belichick explains how he handles losses as UNC Football prepares for Pitt

“They all, they hurt,” Bill Belichick said of the losses. “You put a lot into something and you don't get the results, it's not a good feeling. “That’s the way every competitor feels. What could I have done better?” Belichick said. “You start the process again next week, turn the page.” The challenge only grows tougher as the Tar Heels get deeper into October. (MSN.com)

UNC LB Coach Jamie Collins Pre-Pitt Press Conference Video & Takeaways

UNC inside linebackers coach Jamie Collins met with reporters Monday as the Tar Heels prepare for their noon matchup at Pittsburgh on Saturday. Few know Bill Belichick better than Collins, who played under him with the New England Patriots and now coaches alongside him. Collins said he has seen Belichick change quite a bit since joining the Tar Heels. (TarHeel247)

Jaden Jefferson Named ACC Football Specialist Of The Week

After scoring the Tar Heels' first kickoff return for a touchdown since 2024, North Carolina freshman Jaden Jefferson has been named the the ACC Specialist of the Week. On his first collegiate touch, Jefferson returned the second-half kickoff against Notre Dame 98 yards for a touchdown, which tied for the sixth-longest in program history. (GoHeels.com)

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