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UNC Receiver Kobe Paysour Travels Long Road for Breakout Performance
After delivering a career-high 101 receiving yards on six catches at California, North Carolina receiver
Kobe Paysour was a guest Monday on the
Carolina Football Live radio show. One of only 26 holdovers from former coach
Mack Brown’s era, Paysour has battled back from foot injuries that have sidelined him multiple times across the last two seasons. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Former UNC QB Bryn Renner: Is Tar Heels' progress real despite losing to Cal?
Former North Carolina and NFL quarterback
Bryn Renner spoke with WRAL's Brian Murphy about the Tar Heels' 21-18 loss to Cal. They discuss the costly fumbles, the "mechanical" play of quarterback Geo Lopez, and whether the Tar Heels are showing progress under coach
Bill Belichick.
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UNC was to be paid $250K for docuseries on Bill Belichick, Tar Heels' football program
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick had the right to end his participation in a now paused documentary series about the Tar Heels' program, according to the University's contract with EverWonder Studio. The document provides a glimpse into how Belichick’s own media production company intersects with the interests of the University. (
WRAL Sports Fan)
Podcast: Carolina Football Live - Oct. 20, 2025
UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi and wide receiver
Kobe Paysour join
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network on Monday to preview Saturday's noon matchup against Virginia in Chapel Hill, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.
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Tue Oct 21, 2025
UNC Football vs. California: Winners, Losers, & Honorable Mentions
Winners: Tar Heel Defense. Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is a legit player. He only passed for 209 yards, was sacked twice, and actually rushed for net negative yards, it’s fair to say UNC's defense did what they could to limit his damage. Losers:
Bill Belichick: We’ve hit the same point with Belichick that we were at with
Mack Brown last year. (
Tar Heel Blog)
North Carolina On Quest For Consistency In Run Game
North Carolina hasn’t had the easiest time running the football this season, but the Tar Heels strung together a solid performance on the ground against California in Friday’s 21-18 loss. UNC’s running backs averaged 4.5 yards per carry and Friday was the first time UNC managed more than 100 rushing yards against a power conference team this season. (
Inside Carolina)
The Monday Huddle: Something to Build On
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for "The Monday Morning Huddle." The Tar Heels suffered a gut-wrenching loss at Cal on Friday night, as a late goal-line fumble nullified what would have been a go-ahead touchdown for UNC in the final minutes. Here are a few of Lombardi’s answers on various topics. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Cherokee Basketball Scrimmage Takeaways, Football Falls at Cal
Isaac Schade discusses UNC Basketball's scrimmage in Cherokee,
Zayden High's game-changing performance at backup center,
Kyan Evans' impressive point guard play, the Tar Heels' improved three-point shooting, UNC Football's competitive showing against Cal, and more.
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Mon Oct 20, 2025
Chansky’s Notebook: The Good and Bad
The Belichick experiment is failing off the field. The Tar Heels looked better Friday in Berkeley where they were a fumble away from maybe beating Cal. If UNC keeps improving, there is a chance for several victories the last half of the season. What is not getting better is the relationship between
Bill Belichick and the proud University of North Carolina. (
Chapelboro.com)
THT Newsletter: UNC Football Falls Short, Basketball Scrimmages in Cherokee, Baseball Downs Pack
UNC Football came oh so close in its loss to Cal and showed improvement. Carolina Basketball met Tar Heel fans in Cherokee during a Blue-White scrimmage.
Drake Maye and
Javonte Williams are lighting up the NFL, there’s basketball recruiting news, the Diamond Heels beat the Pack, and a it was perfect 6-0 weekend for Olympic sports. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)