UNC Football's Acclimation Period is Complete, Now Position Battles Truly Begin

Posted Aug 7, 2026
North Carolina donned full pads for the first time since training camp started on Wednesday but was back in shorts and shoulder pads on Thursday, which was the Tar Heels' seventh practice ahead of the 2026 college football season. Thus, it signals a strong shift for the team, as it's entering the next phase, and perhaps the most telling part of camp. (TarHeel247)

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