Video: UNC Football 2026 Preview with Bill Belichick, Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude

Posted Aug 8, 2026
Bill Belichick enters year two in Chapel Hill. Defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude returns to help anchor the UNC defense, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp is coming off a season where he led the Tar Heels in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. The three join the ACCDN for a preview of the 2026 season.

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