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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

How Drake Maye found his groove as a high school basketball star

Drake Maye knows what it's like to be in a "flow state." But the term is more applicable to the basketball court than the football field, the Patriots quarterback believes. Maye can speak to the analogy, not only because the NFL MVP frontrunner is spinning it as well as anyone in the league, but also because he found himself in such situations on the hardwood. (NBC Sports)

UNC Football Unveils Military Wall Honoring Program Veterans

On Veterans Day, North Carolina Tar Heels football paused from its normal game-week rhythm to recognize a different kind of legacy — one built on service, sacrifice, and pride in the Carolina blue. UNC unveiled the "Honoring Our Military" wall inside the Kenan Football Center, recognizing Tar Heels who later served in the U.S. Armed Forces. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Official Visits, Decommitments, and More

UNC Football official visits take the stage as the early signing period looms Dec. 3rd. Inside Carolina’s football recruiting analyst Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for last weekend’s highlights, including four decommitments and what’s ahead in the next three weeks for the 2026 UNC Football recruiting class. (View Video)

Bill Belichick focused on Wake Forest, not open New York Giants job

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick said he is focused on Wake Forest, after questions arose about potential interest in the vacant New York Giants head coaching job. During his Tuesday news conference, Belichick was asked what his message was, given speculation about the newly opened job. "Getting ready for Wake Forest, that's all I got this week." (ESPN.com)

UNC’s Road to a Bowl Game Starts and Ends With Tobacco Road

Whatever you make of North Carolina’s football season, it would be considered a success if the Tar Heels reach a bowl game, even if that is not why Belichick was hired. Nonetheless, the path to a bowl game begins and ends on Tobacco Road. UNC's final three games are against its three longtime in-state rivals: Wake Forest, Duke, and NC State. (Sports Illustrated)

Davion 'Bullet' Gause seized his chances against Stanford

When UNC needed a spark against Stanford, sophomore running back Davion Gause delivered, not just with his legs, but with his hands and instincts. Gause, nicknamed “Bullet,” caught three passes for 51 yards and a touchdown, and ran a season-high 11 times for 29 yards. But it wasn’t just the numbers that stood out, it was how he earned them. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels finding success bringing down quarterbacks in sign of progress

UNC linebacker Tyler Thompson has a simple explanation of how he keeps getting to the quarterback. "Really just effort and violence, bro," he said after tallying seven sacks in four games. "Like, if you really want it, you’ll get it." These days, he could be speaking for the Tar Heels’ entire defensive front. UNC’s pass rush has been an obvious sign of growth. (Associated Press)

UNC Defensive End Tyler Thompson Playing With 'Effort and Violence'

Tyler Thompson made his first career start as a redshirt-freshman in 2024, tasked with filling a significant hole on defense. Thompson started in place of the injured Kaimon Rucker, currently a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. Thompson, who joined the team in 2023 under Mack Brown, remembers learning from Rucker on how to enhance his preparation. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Salutes Military by Dedicating Display on Veterans Day

In conjunction with Veterans Day, North Carolina unveiled a wall display Tuesday afternoon at Kenan Football Center saluting alums of the football program who have served in the military. The “Honoring Our Military” wall lists the name of each person, their branch and years of military service, along with their football position and years with the Tar Heels. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Addresses Penalties, Inconsistent Calls

With offensive production still hard to come by for UNC Football, the Tar Heels didn’t do themselves any favors against Stanford with a season-worst 11 penalties, with seven whistled against the offense. UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi addressed some of the issues that led to a flag-filled laundry day on the Carolina Football Live radio show. (Inside Carolina)

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