UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Resigns
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned.
Bill Belichick’s son has been on medical leave since prior to training camp. UNC announced on Aug. 6 that the 39-year-old was taking a medical leave of absence, with no timetable set for his return. In his absence,
Bill Belichick said his staff would collectively handle coaching the defense. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football 8th in ACC in roster spending, according to The Athletic
UNC Football is reportedly spending between $20 million and $25 million on its roster. In the ACC, that puts the Tar Heels behind No. 5 Miami ($44–$50 million), Clemson ($29–$32 million), Virginia Tech ($25–$30 million), Florida State ($23–$30 million), Georgia Tech ($23–$26 million), N.C. State ($22–$26 million) and No. 23 Louisville ($22–$25 million). (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Is UNC's Basketball Roster Worth $20 Million? Tar Heel Recruiting Preview
Joe Tipton and Jamie Shaw join the Field of 68: After Dark podcast to discuss UNC Basketball's roster transformation that includes several high-profile transfer portal additions and incoming recruits, alongside reports of a $20 million+ NIL valuation for the team. Will the Tar Heels get their money's worth?
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Thu Sep 17
Mack Hollins, Patriots agreed to make his 2026 incentives harder to earn
It’s going to be harder for Patriots receiver
Mack Hollins to boost his shoe budget. The fact that he doesn’t seem to ever wear them makes that less of a problem. The Patriots and Hollins agreed to a 2026 revision that converts some of the potential payments into not-likely-to-be-earned incentives. The move shifts money from the 2026 salary cap to 2027. (
NBC Sports)
Once Stuck Behind NFL Talents, Jelani Thurman Emerging As UNC Star
During his three seasons at Ohio State,
Jelani Thurman played only as a backup for the Buckeyes. Now in his first year at North Carolina, Thurman not only has emerged as the Tar Heels’ starting tight end, he’s making national headlines for both his blocking skills and his pass-catching ability, and he might just turn out to be among the team’s top players. (
Chapelboro.com)
Melkart Abou Jaoude questionable for Clemson game, seven Tar Heels listed as out
UNC Football will be without several players for Saturday’s ACC opener at Clemson. Defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and linebacker
Jordan Avinger are listed as questionable. Seven Tar Heels are listed as out for the game, a group that includes wide receivers
C.J. Sadler, Keeyun Chapman, and
Carnell Warren, along with tight end Jordan Washington. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Legend Roy Williams Joins Shaq to Drop Beat at DJ Set Ahead of UNC-ETSU Game
Before the UNC Tar Heels' football home opener against East Tennessee State on Saturday, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and longtime UNC head basketball coach
Roy Williams joined forces to pump up the crowd. Williams helped Shaq with his DJ duties by cueing up Don't Stop Believin' by Journey, much to the delight of the fans in attendance. (
Bleacher Report)
UNC alumnae lead cheers in Carolina Hurricanes’ Canes Crew
UNC alumni Maya Lin ’23 and Camryn Tuttle ’26 are part of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Canes Crew that makes the Lenovo Center “the loudest house in the NHL,” according to the Hurricanes website. As brand ambassadors, they bring the same people-first approach they honed in the human development and family science program to games and fan events. (
UNC.edu)
Tar Heels In The NFL - Week One
New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins recorded four receptions on five targets for 51 yards, including a long of 19 yards, while playing 50 of 70 offensive snaps, the most among Patriots wide receivers.
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers, recorded 12 carries for 43 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per rush, and scored one touchdown. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Football Players Involved in Traffic Stop that Results in Gun Charge, Speeding Ticket
UNC freshman wide receiver
Keeyun Chapman was arrested on Tuesday night on a misdemeanor gun charge, while fellow freshman wide receiver
C.J. Sadler was charged with driving 60 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to police reports. Police arrested Chapman during a traffic stop after Sadler’s 2024 Cadillac Escalade V was pulled over. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's UNC Work So Far
Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the work done by coach
Michael Malone as UNC enters the 2026-27 season, the
Tar Heels' roster, high school recruiting, and alumni connections during the first five months of Malone's tenure.
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Wed Sep 16
Bill Belichick Has Made Rookie QBs Look Bad. Can Tait Reynolds Solve the Riddle?
For rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, beating a
Bill Belichick-coached team was like solving a Rubik's Cube. Plenty tried, but few figured it out. Across nearly three decades as an NFL head coach, 34 rookie quarterbacks got their chance, but only nine achieved the feat. On Monday, he smirked when asked about his success against young quarterbacks. (
TarHeel247)
North Carolina Football’s 2027 ACC Opponents Announced
The 2027 season will mark the first time UNC Football has played nine ACC regular-season games since the ACC adopted the model last fall. Carolina will host Duke, Florida State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech, while traveling to Louisville, NC State, Stanford, Syracuse, and Wake Forest. The Tar Heels will play Virginia Tech for the first time since 2022. (
GoHeels.com)
Bill Belichick focuses on challenges from Clemson, his still-developing team
North Carolina heads into its ACC opener at Clemson with a 2-0 record and a coach who isn’t ready to draw sweeping conclusions from either of the wins that got the Tar Heels here. Part of UNC's preparation challenge this week stems from the uncertainty surrounding Clemson’s personnel, with the Tigers working through a change at quarterback. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Jarin Stevenson's Potential As UNC Basketball's Lone Returning Starter
UNC Basketball enters a new era with
Jarin Stevenson as the lone returning starter. Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams break down why Stevenson’s senior season is pivotal, spotlighting his defensive versatility, needed rebounding improvements, and the challenge to step up as a leader.
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Wed Sep 16