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Bill Belichick says moving on from big Duke win tougher, Syracuse better than record

Bill Belichick has spent most of the season stressing that each game has to be put away quickly. After UNC's win at Duke, he said it took more effort than usual. The Tar Heels’ players have said all year that Sunday is the day to turn the page, and Belichick acknowledged the Victory Bell celebration made it harder. "It took a little longer," he said Monday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Rick Steinbacher Invades Spain

Rick Steinbacher, UNC’s senior associate athletic director for facilities, has a lot on his plate whenever the Tar Heels play at Kenan Stadium. When there’s a special pregame ceremony, that adds even more responsibility. But one night, one of those ceremonies went awry. Afterward, head coach Butch Davis made sure to let Steinbacher know about it. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Duke Recap, Syracuse Preview

One last look back at Saturday’s big win over Duke as Tar Heel Football head coach Bill Belichick reflects on the game and the team’s effort. Now the focus shifts to Syracuse as the Tar Heels get ready to host the Orange this weekend. (View Video)

Running Back Jaylen McGill's Readiness, Short Memory Make the Difference for UNC Football

North Carolina’s running back rotation suffered an immediate blow Saturday when Benjamin Hall exited the Tar Heels’ matchup at Duke with a hamstring injury on the opening drive. With their leading rusher unavailable, the Tar Heels turned to sophomore Jaylen McGill, the least-utilized member of UNC's backfield rotation entering Saturday’s contest. (Inside Carolina)

Defensive Lineman Nicco Maggio's, Increased Workload and Preparation

The Tar Heels had to dig into the depth chart for some extra help along the defensive line before Saturday's win at Duke, meaning. Star nose tackle Isaiah Johnson was limited by injury, so the bulk of the job fell on redshirt freshman Nicco Maggio. The Buford, GA, native accounted for two tackles in the 24-20 win, pushing his season tackle total to 12. (TarHeel247)

UNC debuts in men’s soccer poll; every fall sports team except football now ranked

Aside from the surging football team, every other North Carolina team in a fall sport is now ranked, with the men’s soccer team debuting at No. 16 in the United Soccer Coaches poll. The Tar Heels fell off the top spot in the women’s soccer poll but only to No. 2, while the field hockey team moved up one spot to No. 9 and the volleyball team held at No. 23. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Safety Greg Smith Is Everywhere

Defensive players don't put points on the board apart from the occasional pick-six or fumble return. But points prevented are just important as points scored, as UNC safety Greg Smith illustrated in the Tar Heels' 24-20 win at Duke with two plays that kept the Blue Devils out of the end zone. UNC head coach Bill Belichick has touted the versatility of Smith. (GoHeels.com)

From Syracuse to North Carolina: Derek McDonald Set to Face His Former Team

When North Carolina hosts Syracuse on Saturday night, the matchup will carry extra significance for one of the Tar Heels' defensive leaders. For graduate linebacker Derek McDonald, Syracuse is where he spent five seasons developing as a college football player. Now, in his first season at UNC, McDonald is one of the ACC's most productive linebackers. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Halfway Home

UNC Football sits at 4-2 overall halfway through the 2026 season and has exceeded expectations for nearly everyone that follows the Tar Heel program. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley put the halfway point into context and what's ahead for Bill Belichick's team. (View Video)

Jaylen McGill on the Game Winner vs. Duke, Déjà Vu, and More

UNC running back Jaylen McGill rushed for a touchdown at Wallace Wade Stadium when he was in fifth grade, during the Carolina Bowl, where a young McGill earned MVP of the game. Years later, a touchdown in that same endzone produced the game-winning score over Duke. "I like the way Belichick phrased it. He phrased it by saying it was déjà vu." (TarHeel247)

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