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UNC Volleyball Elevates Rachel Ferguson To Associate Head Coach

UNC Volleyball head coach Mike Schall has elevated Rachel Ferguson to Associate Head Coach he announced Tuesday. Ferguson arrived at Carolina in 2023 as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. She played a pivotal role in the Tar Heels' return to national prominence, helping guide the team to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - A Return To Elite Defense For UNC Basketball?

Can coach 's proven defensive philosophy transform UNC Basketball into an elite unit? The conversation focused on Tar Heels’ defensive DNA, questions about the backcourt’s defensive acumen, and whether athletic players like and can anchor the frontcourt. (View Video)

Across the Sea, an Opening-Week Catharsis for UNC Football

The Tar Heels felt the rain on their skin. No one else could feel it for them. Only they could let it in. They drenched themselves in words unspoken. They played TCU with arms wide open. And Saturday is where their book begins. The 15-10 win against the Horned Frogs was just one game. But for UNC, it felt a heck of a lot more important than that. (Chapelboro.com)

Maintaining Excellence - UNC Baseball Recruiting Coordinator Scott Jackson Q&A

UNC Baseball assistant coach Scott Jackson discusses how the Diamond Heels maintain the excellence fans have grown accustomed to following. "This is the busiest time of year. I don’t know that many people realize that (about the fall). We haven’t had a break since we got done in Omaha and we are just kind of rolling straight through the recruiting." (Inside Carolina)

Reese Brantmeier Set For U.S. Open

Former UNC Women's Tennis standout is set to begin singles play in the main draw of the US Open on Tuesday. This will be the first time in Brantmeier's career that she will compete in the main draw of the tournament for singles. Brantmeier clinched entry into the Open after winning the USTA American Collegiate Wildcard Playoff in June. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Malone Living a New Life at UNC: This Isn’t the NBA Anymore

Four months into his tenure as UNC Men's Basketball coach, has embraced what it means to be at the helm of a prestigious college program. He has traveled the world looking for talent. Instead of watching NBA MVP's, he's now watching high school basketball players. Malone was even on campus making sure his players were in class. (TarHeel247)

Carson Bertagnole One Stroke Off The Lead In Knoxville

Carson Bertagnole is one shot off the lead after rounds of 66 and 69 to lead the North Carolina men's golf team to a 3-under-par first day of the 2026-27 men's golf season Monday in the Visit Knoxville Collegiate at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut, Tennessee. The Tar Heels shot 2-under par 278 in the morning round and 1-under 279 in the afternoon. (GoHeels.com)

UNC’s defensive line makes statement in revenge win against TCU

After allowing 111 rushing yards in the first half, UNC's defensive front held the Horned Frogs to 26 rushing yards on 22 attempts in the second half. This forced TCU into passing situations, disrupting quarterback Jaden Craig. Leading the charge was the defensive line, anchored by , , , and Xavier Lewis. (USA Today)

UNC snap counts from win over TCU reveal numerous iron men

The numbers behind North Carolina Football's 15-10 win over TCU tell a story of two units with a lot of endurance. ACC Linebacker of the Week and cornerback each played all 72 snaps, evidence of just how long UNC’s defense was on the field against a TCU offense that leaned heavily on the run and moved the chains. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC vs. TCU: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions

There’s still concern about how good this season is going to be for UNC Football. Still, the Tar Heels entered as a 9-point underdog and earned a 15-10 win over the Horned Frogs, who had and still could have, designs on battling in the Big XII and making the CFP. So for the first time in 2026, let’s talk about the winners, losers, and honorable mentions. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. TCU Postgame Breakdown

On this week's "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," hosts Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and Doc Kennedy break down what transpired in Dublin during UNC Football's surprising 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. (View Video)

This Week in UNC Sports: August 31-September 6, 2026

The first week of September means that fall sports are well and truly back in Chapel Hill. While the UNC football team has the weekend off as it returns from a successful trip to Ireland, the volleyball and field hockey teams will both be at home. Meanwhile, the men’s and women’s soccer teams will both be on the other side of the country. (Chapelboro.com)

Xavier Lewis, Derek McDonald Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors

North Carolina sophomore has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, while graduate student has been selected as the ACC Linebacker of the Week. Lewis tallied seven tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks, while McDonald logged a game-high 11 tackles to lead the Tar Heels over TCU in Dublin, Ireland. (GoHeels.com)

Swimming & Diving Tar Heels Finish Summer Earning 24 Medals

The UNC Swimming & Diving claimed 24 medals during summer competitions. Tar Heels stood on the podiums at the FISU American Games, the Central American and Caribbean Games, the Commonwealth Games, the Pan Pacific Championships, and the U.S. Championships. Skyler Smith swam the fourth fastest 50 breast in the world this year. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick, The Invested Head Coach

There were times last season where appeared detached. But if you had any doubt that Belichick was invested against TCU, his celebration at the end put that to rest. We haven’t seen that much excitement from Belichick since he’s been at UNC. The players build off of that and embrace that identity, and that’s a good thing for the program. (Inside Carolina)
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