UNC Football Tuning Out the Hype Ahead of Opening Night: 'Just Noise'

Posted Sep 1, 2025
UNC defensive back Thaddeus Dixon has been one of the most talkative players during the offseason. But when asked about the buzz surrounding Monday night, Dixon deferred on any pregame proclamations. "It’s a lot of hype going on, but I haven’t felt it too much. I’m not big on offseason hype. I’m just waiting until Monday to show what we can do." (Chapelboro.com)

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