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What Bill Belichick Expects From Clemson’s Quarterback Switch
After losing Clemson’s quarterback battle during training camp to senior Christopher Vizzina, freshman Tait Reynolds will now lead the Tigers against the Tar Heel defense. "Really athletic kid,"
Bill Belichick said of Reynolds. "Very productive in some of the high school tape that we saw. He’s a hard guy to tackle, has a good arm and can make all the throws." (
Inside Carolina)
Video: IC Podcast - Is Just Playing Well Good Enough for UNC Football at Clemson?
Is playing well this weekend at Clemson good enough to move the needle for
Bill Belichick's UNC Football team? Or is a win necessary to maintain the good will and positive momentum prior to Notre Dame coming to town? Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss those questions.
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
Clemson to start freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds vs. North Carolina
Clemson is turning to freshman Tait Reynolds at quarterback beginning Saturday against North Carolina, hoping to jump-start an offense that has struggled through two games. Reynolds had come off the bench in each of the Tigers' first two games, including last week against Georgia Southern when starter Christopher Vizzina exited with an arm injury. (
ESPN)
Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - Sept. 15, 2026
With a 2-0 start for Tar Heel Football paving the way for its ACC opener this Saturday,
Jones Angell and Coach
Bill Belichick discuss the Tar Heels' win over ETSU win, things Coach is pleased with, and the matchup at Clemson this Saturday at noon.
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Clemson
Clemson will trot out true freshman Tait Reynolds as its starting quarterback Saturday against North Carolina. Reynolds replaces Christopher Vizzina, who started the first two games of the season but is reportedly dealing with an elbow injury and is considered week-to-week. But even with Vizzina healthy, it was clear the Clemson offense needed a change. (
Chapelboro.com)
North Carolina Football and Field Hockey Players Join Indiana Eligibility Lawsuit
UNC placekicker
Rece Verhoff and field hockey players
Ryleigh Heck, Sietske Bruning, and Dani Mendez have joined an eligibility lawsuit in Indiana, becoming part of a group of 97 student-athletes seeking emergency relief against the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model. UNC Basketball transfer
Cameron Fens is not attached to the Indiana lawsuit. (
Inside Carolina)
North Carolina vs. ETSU: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions
Winners:
Jelani Thurman - There was a huge talent mismatch but it was good to see Thurman follow up his star turn two weeks ago to be the leading receiver again.
Xavier Lewis - When your stand outs continue stand out, they should be mentioned.
Demon June - He may have solidified himself as the goal line back Saturday with his 3 TD performance. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Video: Tallest Tales - Brendan Haywood Had No Idea Julius Peppers Was the No. 1 Football Recruit
Brendan Haywood thought
Julius Peppers was just another dude on his AAU basketball team. In this episode, Brendan takes us back to their AAU days in North Carolina, when nobody on the team really knew who this huge, quiet kid named
Julius Peppers was. Then somebody started flipping through a football recruiting magazine.
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
This Week in UNC Sports: September 14-20, 2026
Thursday, Sep. 17 - Women’s soccer will welcome No. 3 Duke at Dorrance Field. The Blue Devils won the only meeting between the schools last season. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. TV channel: ACC Network. Sunday, Sep. 20 - Field hockey will play its ACC opener at
Karen Shelton Stadium against No. 11 Virginia Sunday at 12 p.m. TV channel: ACC Network. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Shaq (DJ Diesel) chats with Roy Williams, plays music at UNC before football game
Video of Shaquille O'Neal (AKA DJ Diesel) before UNC football's home opener vs. ETSU. Shaq also met with fans and chatted with former UNC basketball coach
Roy Williams. (
Fayetteville Observer)