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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Inside UNC Field Hockey’s Ongoing Eligibility Fight

Amid a legal fight over the eligibility of student-athletes who graduated high school in 2022 and are seeking a fifth season of competition, three UNC Field Hockey players — Ryleigh Heck, Dani Mendez, and Sietske Bruning — joined a lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model and seeking emergency relief in Monroe County Circuit Court. (Inside Carolina)

Death Valley, Clemson Await, UNC Preparing for the Noise

On Saturday, Bill Belichick will lead UNC Football onto the field in Death Valley for a noon kickoff against Clemson, looking to silence the home crowd and leave the stadium 3-0. The game will be televised on ESPN. The atmosphere on Saturday already has Belichick's attention. "We're heading into a real hostile environment down there at Clemson." (TarHeel247)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Clemson Preview, ETSU Recap, Fan Questions

North Carolina head football Coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell to recap the win over ETSU, preview Saturday's noon matchup at Clemson, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Video: IC Podcast - Time For UNC Football To Move Forward

Ahead of UNC Football's visit to Clemson on Saturday, it has been another chaotic time off the field, and Thursday's news that the recent internal investigation has concluded is the topic of today's show with Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley. (View Video)

North Carolina Wide Receiver Keeyun Chapman Suspended Indefinitely

North Carolina freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman has been suspended indefinitely, the school announced Thursday morning. Chapman was arrested on Tuesday night on a misdemeanor gun charge, according to police reports. Police arrested Chapman during a traffic stop after teammate CJ Sadler’s 2024 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Resigns

Steve Belichick has resigned as UNC's defensive coordinator amid the conclusion of an internal investigation into the football program's culture. UNC announced the findings of its investigation Thursday in conjunction with Steve Belichick's resignation, saying in a statement that the probe revealed "isolated" disregard for values and standards of conduct. (ESPN)

UNC Football 8th in ACC in roster spending, according to The Athletic

UNC Football is reportedly spending between $20 million and $25 million on its roster. In the ACC, that puts the Tar Heels behind No. 5 Miami ($44–$50 million), Clemson ($29–$32 million), Virginia Tech ($25–$30 million), Florida State ($23–$30 million), Georgia Tech ($23–$26 million), N.C. State ($22–$26 million) and No. 23 Louisville ($22–$25 million). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Mack Hollins, Patriots agreed to make his 2026 incentives harder to earn

It’s going to be harder for Patriots receiver Mack Hollins to boost his shoe budget. The fact that he doesn’t seem to ever wear them makes that less of a problem. The Patriots and Hollins agreed to a 2026 revision that converts some of the potential payments into not-likely-to-be-earned incentives. The move shifts money from the 2026 salary cap to 2027. (NBC Sports)

Once Stuck Behind NFL Talents, Jelani Thurman Emerging As UNC Star

During his three seasons at Ohio State, Jelani Thurman played only as a backup for the Buckeyes. Now in his first year at North Carolina, Thurman not only has emerged as the Tar Heels’ starting tight end, he’s making national headlines for both his blocking skills and his pass-catching ability, and he might just turn out to be among the team’s top players. (Chapelboro.com)

Melkart Abou Jaoude questionable for Clemson game, seven Tar Heels listed as out

UNC Football will be without several players for Saturday’s ACC opener at Clemson. Defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and linebacker Jordan Avinger are listed as questionable. Seven Tar Heels are listed as out for the game, a group that includes wide receivers C.J. Sadler, Keeyun Chapman, and Carnell Warren, along with tight end Jordan Washington. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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