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UNC linebacker Tyler Thompson to enter transfer portal

UNC linebacker Tyler Thompson plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Tar Heels. Thompson has played in 27 games over the last two seasons, seeing significant time each of the last two years. This season, Tyler Thompson recorded 26 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass defended. (On3.com)

UNC Football one of five ACC teams to play only eight league games next season

UNC is one of five ACC football teams that will play eight conference games and two power-conference teams in non-conference play as the league transitions to nine-game conference schedules next season. The rest of the league plays nine league games and at least one power-conference opponent. The Tar Heels will play nine ACC games in 2027. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina Football’s 2026 ACC Opponents Announced

The ACC announced UNC Football's eight-game league schedule Tuesday, headlined by four home matchups and four road games. The Tar Heels host Louisville, Miami, NC State and Syracuse, while traveling to Clemson, Duke, Pitt and Virginia in ACC action. Carolina will play Louisville for the first time since 2017 and Miami for the first time since 2023. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Coaching Cuts

Bill Belichick has fired two assistant football coaches, and UNC has agreed to pay the $2 million remaining on Freddie Kitchens' and Mike Priefer's combined guaranteed contracts. Offensive coordinator Kitchens presided over the 129th (of 134) total offenses in college football. Priefer's special teams units were in the top half of only one ACC stat category. (Chapelboro.com)

Tight End Paul Barton carries on a UNC legacy

All four Barton family kids are carrying on a Carolina legacy. Anna Barton played women’s lacrosse and won a national championship in 2022. Ellie Barton is a junior at Carolina. Jack Barton is a freshman on the men’s lacrosse team. Tight end Paul Barton also played lacrosse. And their father, Harris Barton, played at UNC and won 3 Super Bowls. (UNC.edu)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Offensive Coordinator Search Underway

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's offensive coordinator search, what Bill Belichick is after in the hire, and when the timing is right for the Tar Heels to have the new coach in place as the opening of the transfer portal looms in early January 2026. (View Video)

UNC defensive back Malcolm Ziglar to enter Transfer Portal

North Carolina defensive back Malcolm Ziglar is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending his first two seasons in Chapel Hill. Over that time, Ziglar has amassed 12 tackles and one interception over the course of the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Ziglar played high school football at Fuquay-Varina (NC), where he was a four-star recruit. (On3.com)

THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend

It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break. Jonathan Powell had a breakout game, Bill Belichick shook up the UNC Football staff, Seth Trimble is on the mend, Women’s Basketball let one slip away, Carolina Wrestling is off to dominant start, Men’s Basketball gave back to the community, Armando Bacot closed another deal, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC Upstate recap, Football coaching staff changes

UNC Men's Basketball was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40). Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15). Jones Angell and Adam Lucas have the latest. (Listen To Podcast)

Hot Drake Maye start ends with frustration; Javonte Williams, Josh Downs score TDs

Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in the New England Patriots' 35-31 loss to Buffalo on Sunday, a game that started with promise but ended in frustration. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, and Omarion Hampton had productive rushing days, with Williams and Josh Downs scoring touchdowns. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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