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Inside Jordan Shipp’s rise in the Bill Belichick era at UNC

When there's a head coaching change in college football, roster turnover usually follows. Players often commit to the coach. So when Bill Belichick took over at UNC, the program brought in 70 new players. One of the few holdovers, though, is wide receiver Jordan Shipp. As a true freshman under former coach Mack Brown, Shipp played more than 100 snaps. (TarHeel247)

Video: Schoett & Vipp - UNC Football Takes Care Of Business vs. Richmond

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis discuss UNC Football's 41-6 win over Richmond, a defense that looks like it's improving, a defensive line that has outperformed expectations, quarterback Gio Lopez, and more. (View Video)

Ludacris To Join Chapel Thrill Concert Series On Saturday, Oct. 4

Three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will take the stage in Polk Place Saturday, Oct. 4 before Carolina's football game against Clemson as part of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by The Rams Club. The free concert will take place approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff (game time has not been announced). (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels Take Note Of Bill Belichick's Special Teams Prowess

North Carolina was fine-tuning its offensive and defensive execution before the Richmond game, but corrections in special teams play served as a focal point for everyone involved, from those who kick to those who cover kickoffs. "(Bill Belichick) coaches every part of the game, like on the field goal block," defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson said. (Inside Carolina)

Mikai Gbayor Named ACC Linebacker Of The Week

North Carolina's Mikai Gbayor earned ACC Linebacker of the Week honors after helping the Tar Heel defense keep its opponent out of the end zone for the second straight game. Gbayor tallied six tackles in the UNC's 41-6 victory over Richmond on Saturday. He recorded a strip sack in the third quarter, which led to Carolina's first takeaway of the day. (GoHeels.com)

UNC QB Gio Lopez battles accuracy issues, finding consistency

UNC quarterback Gio Lopez’s struggles with accuracy remained a subplot in an otherwise comfortable Tar Heel victory. Lopez completed 10 of 18 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, a stat line that looked clean on paper. But that came with a frustrating number of overthrows and high passes, some that were caught, and missed open receivers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Monday Morning Huddle: A Work in Progress

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for "The Monday Morning Huddle." The Tar Heels earned another win Saturday, beating Richmond 41-6 in Chapel Hill. This weekend, UNC returns to power-conference football when it visits UCF in the first meeting between the schools. Here are a few of Lombardi’s answers: (Chapelboro.com)

Inside how Demon June earned his moment against Richmond

Two weeks ago, Demon June didn't see the field against TCU. He was buried on the depth chart as the fifth-string running back. At Charlotte, in limited action, he showed glimpses of what he could do. On Saturday, June got his chance, and he exploded. Making his first career start against Richmond, June erupted for 148 yards and a touchdown. (TarHeel247)

THT Newsletter: UNC Football Dominates Richmond, Tar Heels Run Wild in NFL, Meet Jonathan Powell

It was another big sports weekend, with UNC Football dominating the Richmond Spiders, Tar Heels scoring touchdowns left and right in the NFL, Olympic sports continuing to stack impressive performances, football recruiting visits, basketball recruiting visit cancellations, a visit with new UNC wing Jonathan Powell, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Disciplined Victories For UNC Football

Isaac Schade breaks down UNC Football's impressive 41-6 victory over Richmond, highlighting Damon "Juju" June's game-changing 148-yard rushing performance, Melkart Abou-Jaoude's disruptive defensive play, Rece Verhoff's perfect kicking game, and the Tar Heels' disciplined approach. (View Video)

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