UNC Football

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Video: Bill Belichick Coach's Corner - Episode 4 - Sept. 18, 2025

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick's is back with Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network as they recap UNC's victory over the Richmond Spiders and prepare for a road matchup against the UCF Knights. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: UNC Visits UCF, Seth Trimble Talks Tar Heels, Cameron Holmes Visit, and Ludacris!

It’s been a big sports week. Carolina Football visits UCF, 5-star Cameron Holmes is set to visit, UNC and NC State to play Fall baseball at the DBAP, Men’s Lacrosse lands the No. 1 recruit, linebacker Mikai Gbayor honored, and Women’s Basketball hosts a big official visit. Plus: Updates on Professor Hansbrough, Roy Williams, Seth Trimble, and Ludacris(!). (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

North Carolina Football vs. UCF Predictions: Are Tar Heels ready for the Bounce House?

UNC football failed its first nonconference test against a Power 4 opponent, but the Tar Heels have a shot at redemption in Florida. Coming off back-to-back victories after its Week 1 loss to TCU, the Tar Heels (2-1) will try to take down UCF (2-0) on Saturday, Sept. 20 (3:30 p.m., FOX) in a huge opportunity at the Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando. (MSN.com)

Goldilocks Principle in Effect for UNC’s Road Trip to UCF

When 2-1 North Carolina visits 2-0 UCF on Saturday (3:30 p.m., FOX), the Goldilocks principle will be in effect. How so? In so many ways, the Knights (a six-point favorite) are "just right" as a mid-September challenge for this season's Tar Heels. In stark contrast to the tenor of Carolina’s first three games, either team is capable of defeating the other. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football Visits UCF In The Bounce House

Jason Staples and guest Trey Edge join Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to discuss this weekend's UNC vs. UCF football matchup, what the Tar Heels must find on offense, how the Tar Heel defense can disrupt a Knights offense that wants to spread the field and score in bunches, and more. (View Video)

Bill Belichick On Staying Healthy During The Football Coaching Grind

"Great question," Bill Belichick replied when asked how he manages his health in a year-round job that often requires 16-hour work days. "At some point you have to realize there's a point of diminishing return and a lot of times a good night's sleep is better than a few more hours of less productive time. It's a long season and you've got to pace yourself." (TarHeel247)

Bill Belichick, Scott Frost to stand on opposite sidelines decades later

Twenty-seven years ago, Bill Belichick was defensive coordinator for the New York Jets. One of his players was a rookie defensive back named Scott Frost. Nearly three decades later, the two will meet again, this time as opposing coaches at major college football programs. On Saturday, Belichick will lead his Tar Heels into Florida to face Frost's UCF Knights. (TarHeel247)

2025 UNC Football Opponent Preview: UCF

UNC Football travels to Orlando to play UCF (2-0) on Saturday afternoon. It’s the first time the Tar Heels and Knights have met in football. The Knights beat Jacksonville State 17-10 in Week 1, North Carolina A&T 68-7 in Week 2, and enjoyed an open date last weekend. Saturday’s contest is the last of a three-game homestand. Here’s more on the Knights. (Chapelboro.com)

Melkart Abou-Jaoude goes from bagel shop to blossoming star for UNC Football

A simple question paved the path toward Chapel Hill for Melkart Abou-Jaoude. "Why are you making bagels?" Abou-Jaoude (pronounced Aboo-JOW-day) was recruited by Delaware out of a bagel shop near Newton, New Jersey. "Just trying to make some money" as a senior at Newton High, college football wasn’t really on Abou-Jaoude’s radar. (MSN.com)

Offensive Lineman Daniel King emerging as key starter for UNC

UNC's offensive line features nine players with starting experience, including Troy transfer Daniel King. Since arriving in Chapel Hill, King has solidified himself as the Tar Heels' starting right guard. He began his college career at Georgia Military College before transferring to Troy. Over three seasons with the Trojans, King was named All-Sun Belt twice. (TarHeel247)

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