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Nicco Maggio Takes On Expanded Role Along UNC Defensive Line

As injuries have mounted across North Carolina’s defensive line, trial by fire has become a weekly reality for a handful of Tar Heels thrust into high-pressure situations as the team’s injury list continues to grow. After logging 25 snaps as a true freshman in 2025, Nicco Maggio has emerged as one of those young players taking on an expanded role. (Inside Carolina)

Extra Points: Keep Up The Fight

Two days earlier, Jelani Thurman had caught five passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns, and Benjamin Hall had carried the ball 10 times for 36 yards in Kenan Stadium against Notre Dame. Now on Monday afternoon, 300 yards from the playing field, Thurman, Hall and eight of their teammates are making their rounds at UNC Children's Hospital. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football’s Coaches Versus Cancer Shoe Auction Now Live

The UNC Football program welcomed pediatric cancer patients and their families to the Kenan Football Center for the annual Kicks for Kids event. In partnership with the UNC Children's Hospital, Tar Heel players joined the patients to paint shoes for the Carolina football coaches to wear during the Coaches Versus Cancer Game against Syracuse on Saturday. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Syracuse Football Preview

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas look ahead to North Carolina Football's next matchup, as the Tar Heels welcome the Syracuse Orange to Kenan Stadium this Saturday, with kickoff set for 7:30pm. (View Video)

The evidence has changed for Carolina Football

What do we make of North Carolina’s win at Duke? For the Tar Heels, reclaiming the Victory Bell has opened questions that seemed unlikely a few weeks ago. The Tar Heels are 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC standings, tied with Clemson for fourth place. Fourth, not fifteenth. What does that mean for the rest of this season? For next season? For Bill Belichick? (MSN.com)

A Superstar in UNC Football’s Win vs. Duke, Greg Smith Becoming A Big Name

About 700 major college football players have competed in enough snaps at safety this season to be considered for ranking and evaluation at that defensive position by a major football analytics company. At the midpoint of the 2026 regular season, North Carolina safety Greg Smith III ranks No. 1 on that list, with an 89.9 grade from Pro Football Focus. (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina Football Injury Update: First Report for Syracuse Game

Following a victory over Duke that saw several UNC starters exit with injuries, the ACC has released its initial availability report ahead of the Tar Heels’ Saturday matchup with Syracuse. UNC starters Jordan Shipp, Kaleb Cost, Benjamin Hall, Peyton Waters, Jordan Hall, and Aeron Burrell are all listed as questionable ahead of Saturday night’s game. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, UNC vs. Duke - "Bring Our Bell Home"

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Game 6 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels to document their 24-20 road victory over the Duke Blue Devils, share the history of the rivalry, and bring the Victory Bell back home to Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Defensive Lineman Leroy Jackson Emphasizes the Little Things as UNC Looks to Build on Recent Success

Defensive lineman Leroy Jackson believes the key to sustaining success is staying focused on the details. After struggling to close out its loss at Clemson, UNC responded with back-to-back wins against Pitt and Duke. The Tar Heels have shown an ability to make plays late, and Jackson said that starts with maintaining the same mindset all four quarters. (TarHeel247)

Jordan Shipp Named Semifinalist For Jason Witten Man Of The Year Award

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp is one of 20 semifinalists for the 10th annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. The award is named after 11-time NFL Pro Bowler Jason Witten and recognizes leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship on and off the field. In addition to his on-field performance, Shipp is a standout leader in the community. (GoHeels.com)

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