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UNC punter Adam McCann-Gibbs’ homecoming comes as he still learns the sport
Plenty of new experiences are kicking in for most UNC Football players visiting Ireland, but it’s familiar territory for a freshman punter.
Adam McCann-Gibbs is from Glen, Ireland and only played soccer and Gaelic football before arriving at UNC. After his teammates helped him learn more about American football, he’s giving them the lowdown on Ireland. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC RB Demon June primed for breakout year after first-season success
Demon June was the Tar Heel offense’s north star last season. Amidst a disappointing 4-8 season, the running back racked up an impressive 464 rushing yards and 159 receiving yards. Some players might peak there, and become just another rotational running back. But head coach
Bill Belichick is convinced that this is just the beginning for June. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Bill Belichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin trip
While
Adam McCann-Gibbs feels his journey from Gaelic footballer to college athlete has been like something from a film, the County Down teenager still acknowledges it is surreal to have
Bill Belichick play a leading role in his story. McCann-Gibbs is the team's punter who will be making his debut at this level should he feature at the Aviva Stadium. (
BBC)
Video: TarHeel247 On-Site! The Biggest Takeaways From UNC Football's First Day In Dublin
Andrew Jones and Noah Weiskopf of TarHeel247 discuss UNC Football's arrival in Ireland, the team's logistical challenges, rainy weather, the absence of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the vibes around Dublin, and more as the Tar Heels prepare to face TCU on Saturday.
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Thu Aug 27, 2026
Bill Belichick reportedly to call defensive plays for UNC vs. TCU amid Steve Belichick's absence
With defensive coordinator Steve Belichick still on medical leave, North Carolina football coach
Bill Belichick will take over defensive play-calling duties for the Tar Heels against TCU this weekend, according to reports. On August 6,
Bill Belichick announced that Steve was on medical leave but did not provide any more details or a timeline for his return. (
CBS Sports)
Three keys to UNC Football's matchup against TCU
The offensive side of the football arguably should have UNC fans the most optimistic.
Jordan Shipp is the star and should be the best receiver on the field, providing help to starting quarterback
Billy Edwards. Behind Edwards is a deep running back corps where last year’s best returning rusher,
Demon June, may not be the first running back out there. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Overnight Travel, Minimal Sleep: UNC Football Takes The Practice Field In Ireland
Neither
Christo Kelly nor
Kaleb Cost were rubbing their eyes when they took the practice field on Thursday in Dublin, Ireland. They were wide awake for two totally different reasons. Cost slept for all but 45 minutes of their seven-hour-plus flight to Dublin that started on Wednesday night and ended when they landed in Dublin on Thursday morning. (
TarHeel247)
Former UNC OL Joshua Ezeudu Traded From New York Giants to Kansas City Chiefs
On Wednesday, the New York Giants finalized a deal to send offensive lineman
Joshua Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs. The University of North Carolina product was selected by the Giants in the third round (No. 67 overall) of the 2022 draft. He played 33 games over his first three seasons with the Giants before being injured for the entire 2025 season. (
New York Giants)
Billy Edwards' journey to become UNC’s starting quarterback
As a baby-faced, freckled, and scrawny eighth grader, it takes a certain level of confidence to go up to your future football coach and introduce yourself. It takes even more to tell him you are going to be a professional quarterback one day. That’s exactly what
Billy Edwards Jr. did.
Bill Belichick officially named Edwards as North Carolina's starter Friday. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Bill Belichick says drivers on 'wrong side,' rain among Dublin adjustments
Before UNC gets to the game plan, there were other important lessons for the Tar Heels to learn once they arrived in Ireland on Thursday. When crossing the street, looking right when you’d normally look left. While football will be the same, even if the game is played in the rain, people drive on the left side of the road. "You’ve got to get used to that." (
Tar Heel Tribune)