A look at Ryan Switzer's role with Oregon football

Oregon has a new punt return coach - When the FBS record-holder for punt return touchdowns is on your football staff, it'd probably be best to let them work with the team's returners. That's what Oregon is doing with Ryan Switzer. Switzer, who returned five punts for touchdowns in 2013 to set the record, is the de facto punt return coach. (Duck Territory)

One Year Later, UNC Linebacker Peyton Seelmann Is Calling Kenan Stadium Home

When Peyton Seelmann walked off the field with his Richmond teammates after a 41-6 loss to North Carolina at Kenan Stadium 11 months ago, he didn't speak to Bill Belichick. Nor did he expect he'd ever be back. But four months later, within hours of entering the transfer portal, Seelmann got a phone call from Belichick, who wanted him to visit Chapel Hill. (TarHeel247)

Nonprofit at UNC pairs those with chronic illnesses with a service dog

UNC’s chapter of Lux’s Purpose was founded this year. Service dogs cost as much as $50,000-$70,000, and there is not a single insurance plan that covers it, which makes having a service dog almost impossible for someone already burdened by the financial strain of a medical crisis. The service dogs are trained how to associate commands with tasks. (Daily Tar Heel)

Bella Devey Records Hat Trick, UNC Women's Soccer Shuts Out Quinnipiac, 8-0

The focal point for No. 8 UNC Women's Soccer is clear, at least through two matches. As the striker in the 3-2-4-1 formation, sophomore Bella Devey has already equaled her goal total from last season. She followed up a brace in the opener with a hat trick in the first 14 1/2 minutes of the Tar Heels’ dominant 8-0 victory on Sunday afternoon over Quinnipiac. (Tar Heel Tribune)

With Sayon Keita arriving in Chapel Hill, UNC Basketball has plenty of center options

With Sayon Keita clearing a key hurdle standing between him and a UNC Basketball jersey, his arrival completes a frontcourt reconstruction that has been at the forefront of Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC offseason. Keita finished the visa process and arrived in Chapel Hill on Saturday. The timing is important since classes at Carolina start on Monday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Eagles’ undersized center Willie Lampkin continues to impress in NFL preseason

Former UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin looked great in the Eagles’ preseason opener and is drawing attention in particular for one particular play: On a third-and-15 pass, Lampkin kept Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington far away from Eagles quarterback Andy Dalton, ultimately driving him down the field and throwing him to the ground. (NBC Sports)

Why Bill Belichick views Peyton Seelmann as ‘throwback’ player for UNC football

UNC football coach Bill Belichick views linebacker Peyton Seelmann as "a bit of a throwback guy." Following a 20-minute period of practice and a 5-minute interview with Seelmann on Aug. 14, it's clear to see why Seelmann fits that description. "Doesn't say too much, but he's all business. Really tough, competitive, high-effort player," Belichick said. (Yahoo! Sports)

Macon Winslow's first professional home run was an absolute no-doubter

Macon Winslow, the 6th round pick of the Phillies, showed what he can do with the bat when fully healthy. The former Tar Heel crushed a 406-foot homer, a three-run shot. Winslow might not have been around Chapel Hill for long, but his impact on the Diamond Heels was very important. He played a big role in helping UNC get to the College World Series. (Keeping It Heel)

Tar Heels in the NFL: Sam Howell makes case to be Dallas Cowboys backup QB

Sam Howell threw a long touchdown pass for the Dallas Cowboys to highlight the performances of former UNC players on the first weekend of NFL preseason games. Howell started for the Cowboys in their 17-7 win over Seattle and made his case to be the backup quarterback. "It’s fun. Any time you get to go out there and play football, it’s fun." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football season outlook with former UNC QB Bryn Renner

Former Tar Heel quarterback Bryn Renner and WRAL's Brian Murphy discuss UNC Football's prospects for the 2026 season, the quarterback battle, how the absences of GM Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick could impact the team, and Renner's new job as a sideline reporter for UNC radio broadcasts. (View Video)

No. 8 UNC Women’s Soccer Hosts Quinnipiac Sunday

No. 8 UNC Women's Soccer returns to Dorrance Field for the second match of the season as it hosts Quinnipiac Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with streaming available on ACCNX. UNC and Quinnipiac will clash for the first time in program history this weekend. The Tar Heels look to build off momentum from their season-opening 4-0 win over Fairfield. (GoHeels.com)

Armando Bacot reveals how much NIL money he made at UNC

Now a member of Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League, Armando Bacot recently spoke about how much NIL money he earned from playing five seasons as a Tar Heel. “I had no clue," Bacot told former UNC pkayer Theo Pinson in a recent interview. "I didn’t know what I was doing. Because you go from that to like being a millionaire, that fast." (USA Today)

Peyton Seelmann’s instincts bolster UNC’s linebacker group

Peyton Seelmann spent one productive Saturday last season lining up across from North Carolina in a Richmond uniform. Now he’s wearing Carolina blue, and UNC head football coach Bill Belichick has already found plenty to like about the linebacker’s game. Seelmann arrives at the FBS level after being one of the most decorated players in FCS. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Gears Up for First Day of Classes

The Chapel Hill summer is wrapping up this weekend, as UNC students return to campus ahead of the first day of class on Monday. “It’s going to be a terrific year,” says University of North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts, who’s gearing up for his third year on the job. We have over 5,300 students starting their first year at Carolina, which is a record.” (Chapelboro.com)

Sayon Keita Visa Approved; Seven-Footer Headed to UNC

UNC Basketball incoming freshman signee Sayon Keita has cleared the visa process and is traveling to Chapel Hill on Saturday, sources confirmed. Keita, who is a native of Bamako, Mali, has spent the past four years playing in Spain, and went through the visa process at the embassy in Madrid, per sources. Fall semester classes at UNC begin Monday. (Inside Carolina)

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