Tar Heel Times

UNC LB Coach Jamie Collins Pre-Pitt Press Conference Video & Takeaways

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:37:00 -0400

UNC inside linebackers coach Jamie Collins met with reporters Monday as the Tar Heels prepare for their noon matchup at Pittsburgh on Saturday. Few know Bill Belichick better than Collins, who played under him with the New England Patriots and now coaches alongside him. Collins said he has seen Belichick change quite a bit since joining the Tar Heels.

Jaden Jefferson Named ACC Football Specialist Of The Week

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:00 -0400

After scoring the Tar Heels' first kickoff return for a touchdown since 2024, North Carolina freshman Jaden Jefferson has been named the the ACC Specialist of the Week. On his first collegiate touch, Jefferson returned the second-half kickoff against Notre Dame 98 yards for a touchdown, which tied for the sixth-longest in program history.

UNC Football Game At Duke Set For 3:30 Kickoff On ESPN2

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400

The ACC and its TV partners have announced that the 2026 edition of the Battle for the Victory Bell on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Duke will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2. It will be the 113th meeting between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils, as Carolina owns a 66-42-4 advantage in the all-time series. UNC owns a 2-2 record, while Duke is 4-0 and 1-0 in the ACC.

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Football Pre-Pittsburgh Press Conference

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:11:00 -0400

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday to review the Tar Heels' game against Notre Dame and look ahead to Saturday's noon matchup against the Pitt Panthers in Pittsburgh.

Drake Maye rebounds as Patriots hand Bills first defeat

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:11:00 -0400

Quarterback Drake Maye snapped out of his early-season slide with a clutch performance as the New England Patriots upset the Buffalo Bills 29-26 at Highmark Stadium in a result that coach Mike Vrabel highlighted as critical for the defending AFC champions. "Josh Allen is unbelievable, but I felt like Drake went toe-to-toe with him," Vrabel said.

With Long Stretch Ahead, UNC Football Looking Forward

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:10:00 -0400

The Tar Heels have eight straight weeks of nonstop football ahead of them. As team captain Jordan Shipp explained, there’s no time to linger. "The good thing about this team is now that this game is over, we’re gonna go home, we’re gonna watch the film tomorrow, but after that we’re not looking back," Shipp said Saturday. "100 percent to Pitt."

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye breaks out of slump, Javonte Williams runs for 3 TDs

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:48:00 -0400

Drake Maye ended the worst three-game stretch of his career, Javonte Williams ran for a career-high three touchdowns, and Omarion Hampton scored in the fourth quarter in a good week for former UNC Football players in Week 4 of the NFL season. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three TDs in the Patriots’ 29-26 win at Buffalo.

Video: IC Podcast - Notre Dame Too Good, Too Deep for Tar Heels

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:19:00 -0400

Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's loss to Notre Dame on Saturday in Kenan Stadium, Billy Edwards and the UNC offense's impressive drives, Jaiden Jefferson's kickoff touchdown return, and more.

Jordan Shipp Secures Career Day During Offensive Wakeup

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:17:00 -0400

North Carolina's passing attack struck for 208 yards on Saturday, and its number one wide receiver accounted for over half of that production with a career-high 109 receiving yards. However, seemingly all other phases of the game took a step backward in UNC's 37-26 loss at home. For the junior from Charlotte, those were the only numbers that mattered.

North Carolina Offers Proof Of Concept vs. Notre Dame

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:58:00 -0400

The No. 3 team in the country had UNC on the ropes early at Kenan Stadium Saturday. The way the Tar Heels responded was a bright spot during a 37-26 loss to the Fighting Irish. Following their loss to Clemson, multiple Tar Heels talked about how that defeat was an opportunity to learn lessons. And here was a chance to apply them. UNC took advantage.

UNC Football Offensive and Defensive Snap Counts vs. Notre Dame

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:57:00 -0400

North Carolina fell 37-26 to No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The final snap counts provide a closer look at which Tar Heels carried the biggest workloads, how UNC divided playing time, and where the rotations stood on both sides of the football. Here is a look at UNC’s offensive and defensive snap counts against Notre Dame.

Mack Hollins named Week 4 NFLPA Community MVP after hosting Special Olympics Field Day

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:24:00 -0400

Before he became well known across the NFL for his energetic play and esoteric habits, Mack Hollins was building a reputation for giving back, especially with the Special Olympics. The New England Patriots wide receiver hosted his biggest event with the organization yet, teaming up with the Patriots Foundation to host a Special Olympics Field Day.

UNC’s defense fades in loss to No. 3 Notre Dame: 'Too many leaky yards'

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:17:00 -0400

Notre Dame had 20 rushing attempts averaging 6.1 yards in the third quarter, almost half of their total attempts for the game. "There were too many leaky yards," Bill Belichick said. Against Clemson, UNC's defense wore down. With short offensive possessions, the Tar Heels didn’t have time to catch their breath. A similar pattern played out Saturday.

Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald post UNC’s best PFF grades vs. Notre Dame

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:00 -0400

Receiver Jordan Shipp and linebacker Derek McDonald posted UNC's top Pro Football Focus grades in Saturday’s loss to No. 3 Notre Dame. The Tar Heels’ team defense grade, though, was a season-low 67.2, and the team offensive grade was the second-lowest this season at 62. That had a lot to do with facing one of the best teams in the country.

North Carolina vs. Notre Dame Postgame Notes

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:54:00 -0400

This season is the Tar Heels’ 100th season in Kenan Stadium. Third-ranked Notre Dame defeated UNC, 37-26, Saturday in Chapel Hill. North Carolina is 2-2 on the season, and 0-1 in the ACC standings. Saturday was the 24th meeting between the programs, a 22-2 mark in favor of the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is 8-2 all-time in Chapel Hill.

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. Notre Dame Postgame Reactions

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:53:00 -0400

Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and Doc Kennedy discussing UNC Football's 37-26 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, quarterback Billy Edwards performance, Carolina's defensive struggles, turning points, the Tar Heels tough upcoming four-game stretch, and more.

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Notre Dame

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:55:00 -0400

If you want to walk on the sunny side of the street, the Tar Heels never gave up after getting down 21-7 with the Irish knocking on the door of blowing the game wide open. UNC scored 26 on ND, which had allowed only 33 points all season coming into the game. With that in mind, here is the moral victory edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report:

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Notre Dame Postgame Reactions

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:59:00 -0400

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com break down the Tar Heels' 37-26 loss to the No. 3 Notre Dame fighting Irish on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium.

Costly Mistakes Add Up for UNC Football in Loss to Notre Dame

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:57:00 -0400

While the Tar Heels made enough plays to hang around against Notre Dame, their upset bid was littered with missteps that did UNC no favors in its pursuit of the program's first top-three victory. "We were certainly competitive," Bill Belichick said afterward. "We missed some opportunities. We just need to do a better job taking advantage of those opportunities."

Box Score: Notre Dame 37, North Carolina 26

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:54:00 -0400

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 37-26 loss to the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.