UNC Football

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jordan Shipp

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider Podcast sit down with UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who led the Tar Heels in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns during the 2025 football season and earned his degree in only 3 years. (View Video)

Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb Looks to Build on Unlikely Return to Football

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb has had quite the NFL journey, which has been plagued with injuries. But he has found a way to return to the football field every time. Last season was no different. After suffering a significant knee injury midway through the 2024 season, Holcomb battled back and found a way to make a significant impact. (Steelers Now)

Where Bill Belichick lands in On3 Sports' ACC football head coach rankings

With 333 wins, 17 AFC East Titles and six Super Bowls as an NFL head coach, Bill Belichick is undoubtedly the greatest pro football coach of all time. That winning pedigree didn't matter in 2025, with UNC playing to a 4-8 record. In On3 Sports' rankings of all 17 ACC head coaches, ahead of the 2026 season, Belichick ranks second-to-last. (USA Today)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Virginia

UNC Football travels to Virginia on Nov. 21. The Cavaliers are coming off a breakout season in coach Tony Elliott's fourth season at the helm, going 11-3 and 7-1 in ACC play. Virginia peaked at No. 12 in the AP Poll in 2025. Last season, UNC fell to UVA in overtime, 17-16, at Kenan Stadium after a two-point conversion fell inches short of the goal line. (TarHeel247)

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye Honored With Pair of ESPY Nominations

Despite being several months removed from his debut in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye's sparkling 2025 NFL season continues to be recognized. The New England Patriots quarterback has been announced as a finalist for two ESPY awards this week. He is one of four nominees for the 2026 ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best NFL Player. (Sports Illustrated)

Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN

A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Five Fast Facts: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb

Former UNC walk-on linebacker Holcomb originally signed with the Steelers in 2023 as an unrestricted free agent. Holcomb has appeared in 72 career games, starting 59. He has 464 tackles, 282 solo stops, and 19 tackles for a loss. He has added four and a half sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, eight forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: UConn

In an atypical late-season non-conference game, UNC Football will visit UConn in the first year of a home-and-home series on Nov. 7. It'll be the Tar Heels' second time playing UConn in a true road game, with its only trip 17 years ago. The Tar Heels bested the Huskies in Chapel Hill in 1990 and 2008, before securing a 12-10 win at UConn in 2009. (TarHeel247)

Bill Belichick, Three Tar Heels Set For ACC Kickoff July 17

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick, defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp will preview the 2026 football season at ACC Kickoff July 17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte. Belichick and the players will meet with the media and TV broadcast partners throughout the day Friday. (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson To The Bulls, Angelo Brizzi Buzz, Oh So Close In Omaha

Caleb Wilson joined Michael Jordan and Coby White in becoming the third Tar Heel drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls, UNC Basketball is heavily involved with Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi, Carolina Baseball fell just short in the College World Series to end an incredible season, and the Tar Heels landed 3 more football commits. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

< Back

Next >