Tar Heel Times

Ranking the five best running backs in UNC history

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:00 -0400

UNC Football has produced 33 1,000-yard rushers, starting with Don McCauley in 1969. Recently, they have seen six seasons with 1,000-yard rushing performances: Michael Carter in 2019 and 2020, Javonte Williams in 2020, Ty Chandler in 2021, and Omarion Hampton in 2023 and 2024. Here are the top five running backs in North Carolina history.

UNC Football Volunteers With Habitat For Humanity

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:47:00 -0400

The UNC Football program recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to help build a home for a family in the Chapel Hill community. Habitat for Humanity's mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope, helping families achieve the stability and self-reliance that come with affordable homeownership.

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Bryn Renner Talks Tar Heel Football

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:54:00 -0400

Bryn Renner, sideline reporter on the Tar Heel Sports Network and former UNC quarterback, joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to talk about what went wrong last season, what Tar Heels fans should be excited about this season, and the offseason changes.

Chargers' Omarion Hampton: OC Mike McDaniel told me I remind him of Hall of Famer Terrell Davis

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:13:00 -0400

Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton is heading into Year 2 bolstered by some Hall of Fame praise. Hampton said his new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel told him he reminds him of Terrell Davis. Davis had a short but spectacular peak for the Denver Broncos before eventually receiving his gold jacket in 2017. McDaniel recognizes the talent.

UNC Football Sets Training Camp Dates

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:35:00 -0400

With UNC Football just 46 days away from kicking off the 2026 season in the Aer Lingus Classic against TCU, preseason camp is just on the horizon. On Monday, the team announced they will begin camp on Thursday, July 30th in Chapel Hill, which is 30 days from the opener. The Tar Heels will be allowed up to 25 preseason practices in those 30 days.

UNC Football's Top Position Groups Entering Training Camp

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:13:00 -0400

With the start of training camp approaching, North Carolina is preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 college football season. Based on the reinforcements the Tar Heels have brought in this offseason, the UNC Football roster is light-years ahead of where it was last season. With that in mind, here are Carolina's top position groups entering training camp.

UNC Football Schedule Lookahead: East Tennessee State

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:16:00 -0400

UNC Football's Sept. 12 game against East Tennessee State at Kenan Stadium is the Tar Heels’ only clear-cut favorite on a demanding schedule. The Buccaneers are an FCS program from the Southern Conference that went 7-5 and 5-3 in league play last season, finishing third in the SoCon. The Buccaneers ranked 15th nationally in total offense.

Previewing UNC football's upcoming roster

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:13:00 -0400

After a disappointing 4-8 finish in head coach Bill Belichick’s first season, North Carolina football looked to make some changes heading into the 2026 season. North Carolina spent the offseason reshaping the program, making a significant coaching change on the offensive side while bringing in transfers to address some of the team’s biggest needs.

North Carolina Football’s Five Greatest Quarterbacks

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:03:00 -0400

Since 2011, four Tar Heels quarterbacks have been taken in the NFL draft, two among the top 10 picks. Over that same stretch, UNC has regularly fielded one of the country’s most productive passing offenses. This kind of quarterback success has become central to how the program is viewed. Here are five signal-callers who helped reshape UNC's identity.

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Tight End Breakdown and Superlatives

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:22:00 -0400

UNC's tight end group was sorely misused last season, but under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, this year's group of Jelani Thurman, Jordan Washington, Shamar Easter, and Jaxxon Warren could potentially, according to Inside Carolina's Jason Staples, be the offense's best unit this season.

Barth Brothers Hosting Free Kicking Camp July 16 In Wilmington

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:40:00 -0400

Brothers Casey Barth and Connor Barth, two of the greatest placekickers ever produced by the state of North Carolina, will host their annual, all-ages kicking camp July 16 at Hoggard High School in Wilmington. Casey and Connor Barth are the two most prolific field goal kickers in UNC football history, with 66 and 54 successful three-point conversions, respectively.

2026 ACC college football preview, predictions, top transfers and more

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:43:00 -0400

Bill Belichick bears the burden of proof, but it's not hard to see potential if UNC's defense is a top-40 unit and Bobby Petrino engineers at least average output. But for reasons good or bad, the Tar Heels will likely be a main character early in the season again: They face TCU in Ireland in Week 0, visit Clemson in Week 3, and host Notre Dame in Week 5.

Back with the Washington Commanders, Dyami Brown vows it’s a 'new me'

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:18:00 -0400

Former North Carolina receiver Dyami Brown, after a season in Jacksonville, has returned to Washington for a second stint. Brown is projected to be a second-string option and should be able to get some targets. By the end of quarterback Jayden Daniels’s rookie season, they had chemistry, so Brown’s sixth NFL season has a chance to be his best.

Jordan Shipp Is WR1, but 2026 UNC Pass-Catchers Could Surprise

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:16:00 -0400

The Tar Heels have a fun group wide receivers on their hands this season. We all know about standout Jordan Shipp, who will almost certainly be an All-ACC wideout should he stay healthy this season. However, opportunities for Nathan Leacock and transfers Mason Humphrey and Trech Kekahuna make for an enticing crop of pass catchers in Chapel Hill.

Top 10 UNC victories during the 2025-26 school year

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:56:00 -0400

From trips to California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia, and New York to an 11-day stay in Omaha, Tar Heel Tribune covered the ups and downs of UNC teams in many cities. Two highlights for the basketball teams were the huge home wins over Duke, and half the games on this list could have been from the Tar Heels in the College World Series.

A look at UNC football's quarterback competition

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:21:00 -0400

Billy Edwards Jr.: The graduate transfer from Wisconsin is the most experienced signal-caller on the team. Last year, Edwards suffered a season-ending PCL injury in his first game at Wisconsin. Travis Burgess: The highly touted 6-foot-4, 193-pounder from Georgia could become the first true freshman starter for the Tar Heels since Sam Howell in 2019.

Three takeaways from UNC football's spring press conference

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:40:00 -0400

After a tough year, North Carolina football is back in transition. This time with a new offensive coordinator, reshuffled roster, and head coach Bill Belichick still building his first full program from scratch. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's spring practice press conference offered a window into where the Tar Heels' identity is starting to take shape.

Best college football players of all time by jersey number

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:02:00 -0400

49. Julius Peppers, DE, North Carolina: A two-sport athlete for the Tar Heels, Peppers dominated on the football field. In 2000, he led the nation with 15 sacks and set a UNC record with 24 tackles for loss. The following year, he won the Lombardi Award as best lineman in the country and Bednarik Award as the best defensive player in college football.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Top 10 Moments Of 2025-26 - Caleb Wilson Wows Fans

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:07:00 -0400

UNC Basketball fans are left wondering what could have been after Caleb Wilson’s electrifying freshman season was cut short by injuries. Plus, questions swirl around Bill Belichick’s first season at the helm of Tar Heels Football, and Reese Brantmeier captures the NCAA women’s singles national championship

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams After Breakout Season: 'Got A Lot More To Prove'

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:04:00 -0400

Javonte Williams proved that he was a No. 1 running back in 2025, but the Dallas Cowboys running back isn't getting comfortable after his breakout season. "It felt good, just knowing all my hard work paid off, and I got a little bit of security. But I've still got a lot more to prove," Williams said about signing his new contract with the Cowboys this offseason.