Xavier Lewis, Tre Miller Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors

Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season, while redshirt junior Tre Miller has been selected ACC Defensive Back of the Week. Lewis tallied 11 tackles and a half sack to help lead the Tar Heels to a 21-17 win at No. 25 Pitt. Miller recorded four tackles, two pass breakups, and his first career interception. (GoHeels.com)

Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions: UNC Football vs. Pittsburgh

Winners: UNC Secondary. The task was easier for this squad facing Pitt’s backup QB in his first start, but at the same time Pitt had a couple of advantages in an extra day off plus four weeks of tape on the UNC defense. They had time to game plan, yet the UNC secondary limited Holden Geriner to 219 yards in the air, no touchdowns, and had two pickoffs. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Duke Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' game against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in Durham. (View Video)

UNC's defense delivered the performance Bill Belichick has been waiting for

Sometimes the box score doesn't tell the story. Pitt finished with 369 total yards compared to UNC's 269. The Panthers picked up 23 first downs and controlled possession for 36:32, keeping UNc's defense on the field much of the game. Normally, those numbers aren't a recipe for winning football. The scoreboard told a much different story. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - No Midrange Game In UNC Basketball's Modern Offense

UNC Basketball ushers in a new era as Coach Michael Malone prioritizes analytics-driven shot selection and a defensive mindset. Can the Tar Heels’ aversion to the mid-range jumper take them to the next level, or will it spark controversy among fans? (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson Putting Up Solid Numbers

Caleb Wilson put together two productive preseason games for Chicago and showed why he was the NBA draft’s fourth overall pick, even as the Bulls lost both games. The rookie scored 21 points on Friday against Memphis, then followed with 17 points Sunday in Denver. Cameron Johnson started for the Nuggets and scored 15 points in 25 minutes. (Tar Heel Tribune)

How Drake Maye has rebounded from bad start despite mounting Patriots injuries

Drake Maye is rolling again and his New England Patriots teammates can't help but take notice. "It's just fun to see Drake smiling on the sidelines. That confidence is obviously back," linebacker Robert Spillane said in the aftermath of Sunday's 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Maye's turnaround from the first three games of the season has been dramatic. (ESPN)

Carolina Olympic Sports Weekly: October 5–11

North Carolina's Olympic sports had another busy week of fall competition, highlighted by a seven-goal performance from men's soccer, two more ACC victories for volleyball, strong individual performances across the tennis programs, and more. Here is a look back at the week across Carolina Olympic sports and what is coming up next. (Tar Heel Blue)

UNC cornerback Tre Miller likely to miss remainder of the season

UNC Football's road victory over No. 25 Pittsburgh on Saturday unfortunately came at a significant cost. Starting cornerback Tre Miller is reportedly doubtful to return this season after suffering a significant lower-body injury. Miller left the game in the third quarter and was carted from the bench area to the locker room, a towel draped over his head. (Keeping It Heel)

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye stays hot with 5 TDs, Willie Lampkin makes history for Eagles

Drake Maye turned a shaky start to the season into one of the best back-to-back stretches by a Patriots quarterback in years on the day that Willie Lampkin made history and Tez Walker made a clutch catch. In his third NFL season, Maye threw four TD passes and ran for another in New England’s 45-17 home win Sunday over the Las Vegas Raiders. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - What UNC Basketball's Exhibition Opener Forecasts

UNC Basketball fans finally got to see what a Michael Malone-coached Tar Heel team looked like Friday. While only an exhibition, Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell of Inside Carolina discuss what UNC's 88-70 win over USC may tell us about the coming season. (View Video)

Isaiah Denis says his confident, breakthrough performance was 'personal'

Isaiah Denis could have left when UNC changed basketball coaches, but the sophomore stayed. On Friday, in Michael Malone’s debut, Denis was rewarded with a coming-out party for fans who barely saw him on the court his tough freshman season. "This is definitely personal for me," Denis said after playing only 33 minutes over 10 games last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football developing an identity under Bill Belichick

The Tar Heels were outgained, struggled to run the football, and spent too much time watching the Panthers control possession. Yet UNC beat the No. 25-ranked Panthers 21-17, giving Bill Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent. More importantly, Carolina showed something that hasn't always been there amid adversity. They found a way to win. (Keeping It Heel)

Art’s Angle: Finding A Way

The Tar Heels are showing signs of the kinds of defenses Bill Belichick had with the New England Patriots. Pittsburgh was ranked among the top three rushing teams in college football and started that way in the first half, but the Tar Heels held the Panthers to 39 yards on the ground in the second half when they took control of the game and won 21-17. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC CB Tre Miller 'Doubtful' to Return This Season After Injury

North Carolina starting cornerback Tre Miller suffered a fracture in his ankle/foot against Pittsburgh on Saturday, a significant injury that makes his return this season 'doubtful,' sources close to the situation reported. Miller left the game in the third quarter and was later carted to the locker room from the bench area with a towel draped over his head. (TarHeel247)

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