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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Video: IC Podcast - Freddie Kitchens Out as UNC OC, Priefer Out on STs, What's Next?

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the news that Freddie Kitchens is out as offensive coordinator at UNC. The move opens up a huge position coach need for Bill Belichick. Belichick also relieved Special Teams coach Mike Priefer of his duties. Barnes discusses what's next for Tar Heel Football. (View Video)

Freddie Kitchens Out as UNC Offensive Coordinator

Freddie Kitchens is out after one season at UNC's offensive coordinator. The Tar Heels' offense ranked among the worst in the nation in 2025, finishing the regular season No. 131 in total offense, No. 121 in scoring offense (19.3), and No. 119 in red zone offense (77.1% scoring rate). Only seven teams scored fewer touchdowns (25) than North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

Mike Priefer Out As North Carolina's Special Teams Coordinator

Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer has been dismissed as North Carolina's special teams coordinator. Priefer was added as part of Belichick’s first staff. Priefer’s dismissal comes the same day as the release of offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. “We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their many contributions to our program..." (Inside Carolina)

Tennessee's Cedric Gray Reveals Mindset During Rough Season for Titans

Certain individual playmakers have stood out amid the fray and distilled a share of hope into the future of the Tennessee Titans' franchise, despite their current, agonizing state. Chief among them is linebacker Cedric Gray, who has made a consistent name for himself despite the defense's overall inconsistency. Gray has 114 tackles on the season so far. (Sports Illustrated)

Former UNC QB Drake Maye Ends Program’s Long NFL Drought

In the first 100-plus years of the NFL, there had never been a top-tier quarterback from the University of North Carolina. Until now. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, a former UNC superstar who became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has emerged this season as a top Most Valuable Player candidate in the professional ranks. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Defense Status Check

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss potential transfer portal needs for the UNC defense, the current roster along with incoming freshmen and how those two groups determine necessary additions once the transfer portal opens in January, and more. (View Video)

Video: IC Podcast - Timing And The Need For UNC Football Information

Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina outlines the checklist for Bill Belichick and his staff and the need for information as UNC Football enters 2026. The differences in the NFL and college offseason, timing of change, and priorities are all covered in today's edition. (View Video)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - The State of UNC Football: Roster, Transfer Portal, Future

A deep dive into the next few weeks and months of UNC Football in regards to roster construction, transfer portal, and the money involved. Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 joins Ross Martin to talk everything Carolina Football (00:18). Kyle Peterson (26:20) and Mike Hardison (1:09:33) also break down the future of the program. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Pro Football School

Drake Maye is one of two dozen Tar Heels playing in the NFL. Maye is getting most of the publicity, thanks to his phenomenal second year with the New England Patriots and a leader for MVP of the NFL. But ten of his teammates at UNC are also in the league this season. Bill Belichick is hoping to develop more players who will be drafted by an NFL team. (Chapelboro.com)

Tight End Jake Johnson To Enter Transfer Portal

UNC tight end Jake Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2. He will have one season of eligibility remaining. The news comes three days after it was reported that his brother, quarterback Max Johnson, is expected to do the same. This past season, Jake Johnson played 297 snaps with 16 receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown. (TarHeel247)

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