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UNC Offensive Line 'Seeing the Game Together' as Season Opener Nears

Of the six returnees on UNC's offensive line, four made starts for the Tar Heels last season. In a vacuum, that could give the Tar Heels something to build. But that quartet of Christo Kelly, Aidan Banfield, Jordan Hall, and Eidan Buchanan combined for just 10 starts, and none together, leaving the group as one of the biggest question marks on the roster. (Inside Carolina)

The NCAA Has Won a Victory in the Class of 2022 Debate. What Does it Mean for UNC?

The Tenth Circuit stay does not affect potential fifth-year college athletes protected by a specific state lawsuit which has either been granted a total restraining order or injunction or is currently pending for one. This includes incoming North Carolina men’s basketball transfer Cameron Fens, who is protected by a lawsuit in the state of Tennessee. (Chapelboro.com)

Jordan Hall's Emergence, Experience Bolsters UNC's Offensive Line

After starting the final four games for the Tar Heels in 2025, offensive lineman Jordan Hall earned the program’s most improved player award. What makes that so impressive? Seven months prior, none of Hall’s North Carolina teammates even knew who he was. The former UAB transfer spent his first two years in the American Athletic Conference. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Football Live Radio Show Returns To TOPO Aug. 24

The 2026 UNC Football season is here and so is "Carolina Football Live," beginning Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery in Chapel Hill. The weekly radio show, which will move mostly to Thursday nights this season, is hosted by radio play-by-play voice Jones Angell. Coach Bill Belichick will headline the show each week. (GoHeels.com)

Every former UNC football player in Madden 27 and their overall rating

For the UNC football program, many alumni are featured in this year's game. On launch day, which was August 13, there were 28 Tar Heels on active rosters. Drake Maye (now with the New England Patriots) leads the way with a 92 overall ranking. Four Tar Heels (Maye, Javonte Williams, Omarion Hampton, and Josh Downs) have an 80+ overall ranking. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC, Bill Belichick Looking Into Players After Louisiana Court Ruling

In the seemingly never-ending age of court rulings, temporary injunctions and temporary restraining orders for college football eligibility, a new piece to the puzzle was officially introduced on Wednesday night — one that Bill Belichick and North Carolina are monitoring closely. A local Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order. (TarHeel247)

Video: UNC Football Players Friday Preseason Press Conferences

North Carolina running back Jaylen McGill, defensive back Tre Miller, wide receiver Mason Humphrey, and defensive back Peyton Waters speak with the media on Friday as the Tar Heel prepare for their season opener against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin, Ireland. (View Video)

UNC Kicker Rece Verhoff Ineligible After New Court Ruling

Sixteen days after North Carolina added kicker Rece Verhoff back to the program, following the class action temporary injunction in Colorado granting the class of 2022 players a fifth year of eligibility, the Tenth Circuit court granted the NCAA's stay request on Friday, meaning Verhoff is currently ineligible. UNC had no comment on Friday's announcement. (TarHeel247)

Bill Belichick open to adding players cut from NFL rosters

Could UNC add players cut from NFL rosters? Coach Bill Belichick said he is looking into a federal judge’s decision Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order that would allow some of them to enter the transfer portal. With classes already underway, it would be a challenge. "We are looking into that. There are a few more hoops to jump through." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Friday Preseason Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday to discuss the Tar Heels' preparations for their season opener against TCU in Dublin, newly names starting quarterback Billy Edwards, the status of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, and more. (View Video)

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