UNC Football at the 2026 ACC Kickoff: 'Go Heels, through and through'

UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude on playing with an edge: "They found me at a bagel shop my senior year of high school. I walked on to the University of Delaware. I’ve had a chip on my shoulder even before that. Growing up, coming from hard times, I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder. I carry that with me throughout my life. I’ve never lost it." (Chapelboro.com)

Bill Belichick points to offseason culture shift, continuity as UNC enters Year 2 rebuild

Bill Belichick spoke with reporters at ACC Kickoff last summer as the most talked-about hire in college football trying to explain how he would rebuild UNC Football with a roster he had assembled in barely seven months. On Friday, he returned to the same event in Charlotte with a different message. "Compared to a year ago, our culture's a lot different." (CBS Sports)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Washington Nationals Park with UNC alum Chris Zaber

University of North Carolina alumnus Chris Zaber ’99, Chief Revenue Officer of the Washington Nationals, gives us a tour of Nationals Park and discusses how UNC prepared him for a career in sports with stops in MLB, NHL, NBA, and NFL. (View Video)

How UNC Football's toughest summer task helped change culture for Tar Heels

Offensive lineman Christo Kelly laughed as he answered a question about the toughest thing UNC Football has faced this offseason. During an early-morning press conference at ACC Kickoff for the league’s preseason media days on Friday, Kelly described how the Tar Heels have built better team chemistry as they chase a turnaround season in Chapel Hill. (MSN.com)

Deja Kelly’s WNBA goal within reach as her game evolves

Deja Kelly has played many times at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, but on Thursday she was in front of screaming kids on camp day in the more intimate Novant Health Fieldhouse. "I feel good," she said after her Charlotte Crown’s 85-75 victory over the Greensboro Groove. "It’s good to be out here playing. Good to be back in North Carolina." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success

NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting to life in the college football ranks. It was a learning experience even for someone with a résumé featuring six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and ranking as one of the NFL’s all-time leaders in coaching victories. (Associated Press)

North Carolina Quarterback Competition Enters Training Camp

Two weeks before training camp, UNC finds itself in a familiar position at quarterback — sort of. Following last year’s quarterback carousel of Gio Lopez, Max Johnson, and Au'Tori Newkirk, the Tar Heels enter 2026 with a revamped quarterback group led by transfers Billy Edwards Jr. and Miles O’Neill, alongside Newkirk and freshman Travis Burgess. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick: Difference in UNC 'night and day' from year ago

In the wake of a 4-8 season with few bright spots, coach Bill Belichick struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory UNC football. Belichick's second season at UNC will feature significant changes, as the Tar Heels have a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Petrino, 40 true freshmen who have entered the program and a new starter looming at quarterback. (ESPN)

Kane Kepley Made an Absolutely Ridiculous Play That Deserves More Attention

Although the numbers don’t look as overwhelming for 22-year-old 2025 second rounder Kane Kepley as they once did, the shape suggests pretty strongly to me that this is a guy who needs to face better pitching to continue his development. In the meantime, one of his skills that will definitely translate as the former Diamond Heel climbs? The glove. (Bleacher Nation)

Lawrence Taylor to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame

Lawrence Taylor recorded 73.5 of his 132.5 career sacks in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Now he will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. The New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced its next class of Jersey legends. The list of 13 inductees is headlined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker who was voted the No. 1 player in Giants history. (New York Giants)

What are Red Sox getting in UNC roommates they took in MLB Draft? Their coach weighs in

Few enjoyed the top of the Red Sox’ draft board more than UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes, who watched from a North Carolina beach Saturday as Boston selected two of his players, shortstop Jake Schaffner and outfielder Owen Hull, with their first two picks. In just one season in Chapel Hill, the pair of roommates made a big impact for the Tar Heels. (MSN.com)

Video: Bill Belichick Friday ACC Kickoff Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday afternoon as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual Kickoff event in Charlotte. (View Video)

Schools tried to lure Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jordan Shipp with big money last season

There were plenty of schools that wanted to flash big money at defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and wide receiver Jordan Shipp to lure them away from North Carolina. In both cases, the first contact from other schools came during the season, but they decided to remain loyal to UNC and try to turn the program around after a frustrating season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Player Breakout Interviews At ACC Kickoff

North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters on Friday morning during a breakout interview session at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte. (View Video)

Melkart Abou Jaoude Looking To Leap Forward Following Breakout Season

Following a breakout 2025 season, it’s safe to say Melkart Abou Jaoude won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season. After a debut year in Chapel Hill that saw the Delaware transfer lead the ACC in sacks, the UNC redshirt senior enters his final college football season knowing he’ll sit atop every opposing offensive coordinator’s scouting report. (Inside Carolina)

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