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UNC Football Injury Report: Two Tar Heel Starters Questionable vs. Louisville

UNC Football released its initial injury report on Wednesday night three days before the Tar Heels host Louisville at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. There are four players listed as questionable, including starters Jelani Thurman and Peyton Waters. UNC linebacker Jonathan Agumadu remains out and will miss the remainder of the season with a lower-extremity injury. (TarHeel247)

Jelani Thurman Named Semifinalist For Mackey Award

Amid of one of the best seasons by a tight end in program history, UNC's Jelani Thurman has been named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, which recognizes the nation's top college tight end. Thurman is UNC's first Mackey Award semifinalist since Bryson Nesbit in 2023. He is one of nine semifinalists nationally and one of two from the ACC. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina vs. Louisville Football Preview: Tar Heels Seek Bowl Eligibility Against Cardinals

Sitting in third place in the ACC standings, Louisville is riding a four-game win streak after throttling Georgia Tech last weekend, 44-17. The Cardinals have one common opponent with North Carolina: Syracuse, which Louisville took down 34-26 on Oct. 17. Amid its recent run of success, the Cardinals have an average margin of victory of 21.8 points. (Inside Carolina)

Extra Point: War Stories

It's a fascinating story to remember as UNC Football celebrates Military Appreciation Day on Saturday. On the same field in Kenan Stadium where the Tar Heels and Louisville will do battle, naval cadets began their daily training regimen with group exercises and calisthenics as part of the Navy Pre-Flight School, which operated at Carolina from 1942-1945. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Interview With Joe Jauch

Former North Carolina wide receiver and current Tar Heel Sports Network analyst Joe Jauch joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss the current state of UNC Football, quarterback development, defensive adjustments, team culture under Bill Belichick, and more. (View Video)

UNC QB Billy Edwards' Surge Starts With Bobby Petrino

If Bill Belichick hadn't hired Bobby Petrino as his offensive coordinator in January, Billy Edwards Jr. might've been somewhere else. Edwards and the offense struggled with consistency early in the season. But as his relationship with Petrino developed and the duo grew more comfortable working together, the Tar Heels' recent offensive surge is no coincidence. (TarHeel247)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Louisville Football Preview

The Tar Heel Football offense is rolling, and Coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell to break down exactly how the fourth-down call gets made. Plus, a first look at Louisville as the Tar Heels return to Kenan Stadium to host the Cardinals on Saturday at 7pm. (View Video)

Bill Belichick Sees Strong Captains In Tar Heels Locker Room

Bill Belichick knows what strong leadership looks like, and he's seen it with this year's Tar Heel captains. "I've had a lot of good captains. These guys are the type of group I'm used to working with." Seven players serve in the role for UNC: Christo Kelly, Benjamin Hall, Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald, Kaleb Cost, Isaiah Johnson, and Melkart Abou Jaoude. (GoHeels.com)

Colts WR Josh Downs Traded To Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have obtained help at wide receiver, acquiring Josh Downs in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs sent 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Colts in exchange for Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick. Downs, known for his quickness and route-running, had an impressive performance in Week 2 against the Chiefs. (ESPN)

What Bill Belichick said about Philip Rivers as NC State coaching move nears

UNC football coach Bill Belichick vs. N.C. State football coach Philip Rivers? That matchup could become a reality in 2027 when the Tar Heels head to Raleigh for a matchup against the Wolfpack. “Fantastic. Excellent competitor,” Belichick said. “One of the toughest guys we ever played against.” Belichick’s Patriots had a 8-1 record against Rivers. (MSN.com)

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