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North Carolina Football Injury Update on Eve of Syracuse Game

After six UNC starters were listed as questionable on Wednesday, the ACC has released a promising Friday availability report ahead of the Tar Heels’ Saturday matchup with Syracuse. All six UNC starters, Jordan Shipp, Kaleb Cost, , Peyton Waters, , and , who were listed as questionable have been upgraded to probable. (Inside Carolina)

No. 2 UNC Women's Soccer bounces back behind Bella Devey’s left-footer

In their first match since falling from the No. 1 ranking, UNC Women's Soccer showed why it earned that standing during its second top-10 battle in five days. After falling at No. 4 Wake Forest on Sunday, the Tar Heels earned a 1-0 victory over No. 7 Stanford in their first game at Dorrance Field in 21 days (Highlights) and their second top-10 win this season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Winning in the Margins

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at the winning margins in college football and North Carolina's massive penalty yardage and special teams advantages entering the matchup with Syracuse on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

UNC Women’s Basketball Closes Out Preseason With Exhibition At Maryland Saturday

An old ACC rivalry is renewed as North Carolina women's basketball wraps up preseason action with a visit to Maryland for an exhibition on Saturday at 1 p.m. Fans can stream the action against the Terrapins on B1G+. Returning for year eight under , Carolina is coming off back-to-back Sweet 16s for its third in the last five seasons. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Malone brings fire and ice to Chapel Hill

On Nov. 27, 2018, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers. was three seasons into his coaching tenure with the Nuggets and was coming off his first season over 0.500. In postgame, Malone told Lakers fans who traveled about 1,000 miles: “You can go ahead and take that L on the way out.” And it became the hallmark of his tenure. (Daily Tar Heel)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting!

Football games at Kenan Stadium are an immense production for everybody involved, from the players on the field to the technicians in the boxes up above. But it was actually a technical glitch which led to one of the most celebratory atmospheres in Kenan history. UNC marching band director Jeff Fuchs shared his perspective of that night. (Chapelboro.com)

Know Before You Go - UNC Football vs. Syracuse

UNC Football hosts its annual Cancer Awareness and Healthcare Appreciation game this Saturday. Select members of the Tar Heel coaching staff will be wearing special custom shoes painted by patients at UNC Children's. Saturday marks the first night game of the 2026 season. Flashing lights, lasers, and pyrotechnics may be used throughout the game. (GoHeels.com)

Video: The Road from Chapel Hill to Nashville with Chase Rice

North Carolina alumnus, former Tar Heel linebacker, and country music artist joins the Well Said podcast to talk about how his time at UNC shaped him and why he feels a lifelong connection to Carolina. (View Video)

Defense Is The Engine Driving UNC Football's Success

Through six games, UNC boasts the 17th-best red zone defense in the country, ranking third in the ACC. In opponents’ 19 trips inside the red area this season, the Tar Heels have surrendered eight touchdowns and five field goals. That strength was on full display against Duke, where UNC held its rival to one touchdown and two field goals in four trips. (Inside Carolina)

After Big Win, UNC Football Looking to Avoid Emotional Letdown vs. Syracuse

So no one would be surprised if the Tar Heels came out a little sleepy against 2-4 Syracuse. But with hard-earned confidence and a reasonable path to a bowl game, coach ’s team is sticking to the maxims which got it to 4-2. One of those is the "24-hour rule." "You’ve got 24 hours to celebrate a win...now it’s time to focus on Syracuse." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Syracuse a 'trap game' for UNC Football?

UNC Football eyes real momentum but faces classic trap game risk as Syracuse comes to Chapel Hill. Can ’ improved play and the Tar Heels’ disciplined approach keep the win streak alive, or will past patterns of letdowns after big Duke victories haunt them once again? (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Prediction: Will Bill Belichick's Tar Heels keep winning?

As UNC Football takes aim at their fourth win in a row against Syracuse, here are some things to know, players to watch, and a prediction. UNC 27, Syracuse 19: Despite their record, the Orange haven’t been crushed in games this season and the Tar Heels have struggled to put together a full 60 minutes. Still, UNC is set on maintaining its upward trend. (MSN.com)

Syracuse Faces Quarterback Uncertainty Ahead of Saturday's Matchup With UNC

Syracuse has used four quarterbacks this season, with Steve Angeli, Malachi Nelson, Amari Odom, and Danny Lauter all throwing at least one TD pass. Yet the Orange have maintained one of the nation's more productive passing attacks. Now, with three quarterbacks on the injury report, Syracuse faces significant uncertainty entering Saturday. (Tar Heel Blue)

Audio: Previewing UNC Football vs. Syracuse with Jones Angell

Voice of the Tar Heels previews Saturday’s big game against the Syracuse Orange in Kenan Stadium. It’s a rare prime-time night game, and North Carolina is favored to win, looking to build on a two-game win streak against a Syracuse team that’s still looking for its first ACC victory. But Jones says the Orange are not to be taken lightly. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Fixing UNC Basketball's Weaknesses

UNC Basketball faces tough questions after Indiana exposed weaknesses in rebounding, turnovers, and backcourt consistency. Can ’s squad fix these issues before the regular season tips off? Hosts Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow discuss potential solutions. (View Video)
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Friday, October 23
UNC logoWomen's Soccer1
Stanford logoStanford0
Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
UNC logoField Hockey3
Wake Forest logoWake Forest4
Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
UNC logoVolleyball3
California logoCalifornia1
Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
UNC logoMen's Soccer2
Duke logoDuke2
Durham, N.C.
 
Saturday, October 24
UNC logoFootball
Syracuse logoSyracuse
7:30 PM Chapel Hill, Kenan Stadium
ACC Network, Tickets, Radio, Streaming
 
UNC logoWomen's Basketball
Maryland logoMaryland
1:00 PM College Park, Md.
B1G+, Streaming
 
Sunday, October 25
UNC logoField Hockey
App State logoApp State
1:00 PM Boone, N.C.
Youtube (@AppStateSports), Streaming
 
UNC logoVolleyball
#15 Stanford logo#15 Stanford
8:30 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
ESPN
 
Tuesday, October 27
UNC logoMen's Basketball
Charlotte logoCharlotte
7:30 PM Chapel Hill, Smith Center
ACCNX, Tickets, Radio
 
UNC logoMen's Soccer
William & Mary logoWilliam & Mary
6:00 PM Chapel Hill, Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium
ACCNX, Streaming
 
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