Xavier Lewis Named To AP College Football Midseason All-America First Team

North Carolina's Xavier Lewis was named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America First Team on Thursday. Lewis was one of two interior defensive linemen selected to the AP Midseason All-America First Team. The honor adds to a breakout season for the Rolesville, North Carolina, native, who has emerged as one of the nation's top defensive linemen. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Bryn Renner Previews UNC vs. Duke

Former North Carolina quarterback Bryn Renner joins the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to discuss this Saturday's UNC vs. Duke game, what the Tar Heels need to do to win, insights into playing in the rivalry, and the college football scene. (View Video)

Sacramento Kings Convert Leaky Black to Two-Way Contract

The Sacramento Kings have converted forward Leaky Black to a two-way contract. In two NBA seasons, Black has averaged 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game across 41 games (12 starts) with the Charlotte Hornets (2023-24) and Washington Wizards (2025-26). Prior to his NBA career, Black played five seasons at North Carolina. (Sacramento Kings)

UNC Football's Opportunity in the Wide Open ACC

There are a lot of opportunities on the UNC Football schedule to have success. We talked early about the perceived schedule difficulty, but UNC's already gone through several tough games. Going forward, all these games are winnable for the Tar Heels. They are going to be close and it’s difficult to have a significant winning percentage in 50-50 games. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - The Importance Of Isaiah Denis & Jarin Stevenson's Standout Play

Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's exhibition victory over USC, Jarin Stevenson’s growth, Isaiah Dennis’ resurgence, the importance of setting the right tone against Power Five competition, Coach Michael Malone’s sideline presence, and more. (View Video)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - ‘Give Us That Victory Bell Back!’

The battle for the Victory Bell between UNC and Duke has produced many memorable football games. One of the best in the history of the rivalry came in 2019, when the Tar Heels were looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the Blue Devils. What happened next produced one of Jones Angell’s favorite moments as Voice of the Tar Heels. (Chapelboro.com)

Freshman Linebacker Calvin Thomas Earns First Career Start Against Pitt

When North Carolina traveled to Pittsburgh for its matchup against No. 25 Pitt, freshman outside linebacker Calvin Thomas found himself with an opportunity to take on a larger role in UNC's defense. With Jaylen Harvey sidelined by injury, Thomas earned his first collegiate start and helped the Tar Heels secure a 21-17 road victory over the Panthers. (Tar Heel Blue)

Everybody knows about Josh Downs. That's the Colts' problem

Josh Downs is the Colts' best third-down weapon. And every defense knows it. When quarterback Daniel Jones lines up on third down and sees pressure coming from the defense, his first instinct is to look for Downs. Nearly every time he’s looked that way the last couple of weeks, there have been too many jerseys of the wrong color in the area. (MSN.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Expectations, Rankings, and Style

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's preseason ACC ranking, Michael Malone's in-game coaching style, and positives and questions the Tar Heels will take from the win over USC on the road to Indiana on Sunday. (View Video)

Maximo Adams giving UNC a reason to look beyond its starting five

Maximo Adams is showing he'll be a major contributor to UNC from day one. An 11-point, six-rebound game off the bench against USC showed the type of role he'll play this season. One exhibition won’t define his season, but it gave Tar Heel fans a reason to pay attention. Adams has the opportunity to become more than just a freshman waiting his turn. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, UNC vs. Pitt - "Black Air Force One" Energy

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 3 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight the Tar Heels' 21-17 road victory over No. 25 Pitt, Jelani Thurman's "Black Nike Air Force One" energy, and more. (View Video)

UNC LB Derek McDonald Becoming NFL Prospect While Running Belichick’s Defense

Since arriving at UNC in January, after five seasons at Syracuse, UNC middle linebacker Derek McDonald has become one of the Tar Heels’ team captains, their defensive signal-caller, one of their top all-ACC candidates, one of the nation’s leading tacklers, a legitimate candidate for the 2027 NFL draft, and maybe even one of Bill Belichick’s favorite players. (Chapelboro.com)

Duke has given up one sack but hasn’t faced defensive front like UNC

Duke football coach Manny Diaz says his offensive line will face its biggest test of the season against UNC on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN). Diaz said the Tar Heels' depth and variety are what set its pass rush apart. "It is the strength of the team. They are really, really good up front. They’re deep. They can all make plays. They can all win one-on-one." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Injury Report: 6 UNC Starters’ Availability Uncertain for Duke

The injury bug is making its way around the North Carolina Football program. The Tar Heels released their first injury report on Wednesday night for their game on Saturday at Duke. Kickoff is at 3:30 on ESPN2. Out: DB Tre Miller, DB Jakob Weatherspoon, DL Viliami Moala, WR Keeyun Chapman, DL Vodney Cleveland, DL Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Recruiting Update

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest in UNC Football recruiting, the Tar Heels' approach for the Notre Dame weekend, and how North Carolina has dealt with not having a GM in place since Michael Lombardi resigned earlier this season. (View Video)

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