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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Athletes and the NCAA's Five-for-Five Conundrum

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the NCAA's messy failure to take the simple step of grandfathering in the 2022 class to their new five-for-five eligibility rule. And while football and basketball make the biggest headlines, the decisions and legal actions affect the fall Olympic Sports in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Jordan Shipp Sees a Different UNC Football Team Entering 2026

Jordan Shipp remembers what UNC Football looked like at this point a year ago. The Tar Heels were preparing for their first season under Bill Belichick with a roster that had undergone significant turnover. Shipp said UNC essentially had one team during the spring and another by the summer. A year later, Shipp believes the difference is noticeable. (TarHeel247)

UNC running backs primed to start strongly under Bobby Petrino

Finishing 14th among ACC teams in rushing yards last season, North Carolina returns its top two running backs in Demon June and Benjamin Hall. The duo accounted for over half of UNC’s rushing production in 2025 and leads a backfield that welcomes former LSU running back Kaleb Jackson and several young players looking to make their mark. (Daily Tar Heel)

North Carolina vs. TCU Football Preview: Opener in Ireland Offers Rematch with Overhauled Rosters

UNC's matchup with TCU on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic inches closer. The Horned Frogs spoiled Bill Belichick’s first collegiate game on the sidelines in a Labor Day defeat of the Tar Heels a year ago. This time the two teams, albeit with very different rosters, meet again on national television (Noon ET, ESPN) to kick off the 2026 season. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Announces Team Captains for 2026

Earlier this week, UNC Football officially announced its captains for the 2026 season. The group of seven contains senior edge rusher Melkart Abou Jaoude, senior cornerback Kaleb Cost, junior running back Benjamin Hall, senior Isaiah Johnson, graduate center Christo Kelly, graduate linebacker Derek McDonald, and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp. (Heel Tough Blog)

TCU’s offense undergoes offensive overhaul: What to know about UNC's Dublin opponent

The TCU team that UNC will meet in Ireland on Saturday will be very different than the one that scored 48 straight points to beat the Tar Heels 48-14 a year ago in Coach Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut. The quarterback who tormented UNC last September, Josh Hoover, has since transferred. Hoover’s replacement is graduate transfer Jaden Craig. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football's Trip to Ireland Required Weeks of Preparation, and Here's the Plan

UNC Football plays its first-ever game outside of the United States on Saturday against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is at noon ET and 5 p.m. local time in Dublin (ESPN). The team's quest across the pond required extensive planning. The time change, sleep schedule, hydration, and meal plans are all elements the Tar Heels program took into account. (TarHeel247)

UNC OL Christo Kelly’s shining character is contagious

Christo Kelly brings a unique accolade to UNC Football’s season opener in Dublin, Ireland: The 6-foot-4, 310-pound offensive lineman is the winner of an Irish step dancing competition. The dance floor isn’t the only place Kelly has made an impact. His positivity and passion have inspired teammates, classmates, and mentors. He brings a natural leadership. (Daily Tar Heel)

Billy Edwards is the Right Quarterback for UNC Right Now

With UNC quarterback Miles O'Neill, there’s a lot of potential but some decision-making concerns. With Travis Burgess, he’s a true freshman coming off a significant knee injury. Then you look at Billy Edwards. Is his production right now better than what they could give you? Yes. And that’s why Edwards is the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

The top events in Kenan Stadium from the last 10 decades

As the centennial season of Kenan Stadium approaches, the sun has risen and set on a plethora of memorable events held inside its walls. Despite being the setting of 551 UNC football games, it’s not just college football that defines a memorable event in Kenan. Here are some of the top events from each decade of Kenan Stadium’s 100 years of history. (Daily Tar Heel)

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