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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Bill Belichick: Difference in UNC 'night and day' from year ago

In the wake of a 4-8 season with few bright spots, coach Bill Belichick struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory UNC football. Belichick's second season at UNC will feature significant changes, as the Tar Heels have a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Petrino, 40 true freshmen who have entered the program and a new starter looming at quarterback. (ESPN)

Lawrence Taylor to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame

Lawrence Taylor recorded 73.5 of his 132.5 career sacks in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Now he will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. The New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced its next class of Jersey legends. The list of 13 inductees is headlined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker who was voted the No. 1 player in Giants history. (New York Giants)

Video: Bill Belichick Friday ACC Kickoff Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday afternoon as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual Kickoff event in Charlotte. (View Video)

Schools tried to lure Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jordan Shipp with big money last season

There were plenty of schools that wanted to flash big money at defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and wide receiver Jordan Shipp to lure them away from North Carolina. In both cases, the first contact from other schools came during the season, but they decided to remain loyal to UNC and try to turn the program around after a frustrating season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Player Breakout Interviews At ACC Kickoff

North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters on Friday morning during a breakout interview session at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte. (View Video)

Melkart Abou Jaoude Looking To Leap Forward Following Breakout Season

Following a breakout 2025 season, it’s safe to say Melkart Abou Jaoude won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season. After a debut year in Chapel Hill that saw the Delaware transfer lead the ACC in sacks, the UNC redshirt senior enters his final college football season knowing he’ll sit atop every opposing offensive coordinator’s scouting report. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick: UNC Football 'culture is a lot different' entering second season

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick is confident that time may finally be on the Tar Heels’ side. Time to build a team without massive roster turnover after spring practice. Time for players to train themselves and develop a culture in the summer. Time for the Tar Heels’ offseason training program to take effect. All things that he said were missing last season. (WRAL.com)

Three storylines to watch as Bill Belichick, UNC Football hit ACC Kickoff

Bill Belichick, Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude, and Christo Kelly will make the media rounds at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Wednesday as the ACC holds its annual football preseason showcase. The ACC Network will carry live coverage beginning at 9 a.m. Beyond the usual preseason talking points, UNC arrives with no shortage of storylines. (USA Today)

Bryn Renner sees growth ahead for UNC Football after tough 2025

Bryn Renner has seen UNC Football from every angle: as a star quarterback, an assistant coach and now as a sideline reporter for the Tar Heel Sports Network. Renner offered a blunt but empathetic breakdown of what derailed the Tar Heels in 2025, the first season under Coach Bill Belichick, and why he believes better days are ahead in 2026. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Wide Receiver Superlatives

Football analyst Jason Staples joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley to discuss UNC's wide receivers and superlatives of the position group, including the Alpha, the Breakout, Mr. Consistency and the Time-to-Prove-It players that will man the receiver positions under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. (View Video)

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