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Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye looking like MVP as he makes more NFL history

It was a perfect example of why Drake Maye should be NFL MVP. Maye made more NFL and New England Patriots history, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes and leading the team to touchdowns on all six of his drives in a 42-10 thrashing of the New York Jets on Sunday. His QBR of 99.8 was the highest since the metric was first kept in 2006. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Patriots WR Mack Hollins placed on injured reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins, who started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions and receiving yards, was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hollins hadn't practiced all week after landing on the injury report because of his abdomen. This season, Hollins has played 68% of the Patriots' offensive snaps, more than any receiver. (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac's Importance, Bobby Petrino, Football Transfer Portal

UNC Basketball's ACC title hopes hinge on Luka Bogavac’s next step. Can he become a consistent difference-maker in ACC play? Plus, Isaac Schade discusses Seth Trimble’s race to 1,000 career points, what Bobby Petrino could bring as offensive coordinator, and the impact of QB Bryce Baker entering the transfer portal. (View Video)

LB Tomon Fox Waived By New York Giants

The New York Giants waived linebacker Tomon Fox from their 53-player roster Tuesday. The team signed Fox to the active roster on Monday ahead of the game against the Patriots. He played eight defensive snaps and 16 on special teams with one tackle. Fox has appeared in five games and made one start this season, his fourth season with the Giants. (NBC Sports)

Top Stories of 2025: Bill Belichick’s Debut Season with UNC Football Backfires

Allegations of fake news. Secret trips to Saudi Arabia. Morning Ludacris concerts. These were just some of the sensational headlines floating over Kenan Stadium this past season. And if you’ve noticed, none are about football. Welcome to Chapel Bill, Year 1. The offseason was as dramatic – perhaps even more so – than North Carolina’s actual games. (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez plans return to Tar Heels in 2026

Quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to remain at UNC for another season in 2026. Last season, Lopez completed 65% of his passes for 1,747 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions while leading an offense that ranked 119th nationally in scoring and averaged 19 points per game. The Tar Heels scored more than 27 in a game once last season. (MSN.com)

Alijah Huzzie Promoted to Houston Texans' 5-Man Roster

The Houston Texans have promoted rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to the active roster from the practice squad. A North Carolina standout who transferred from East Tennessee State, Huzzie had two interceptions in a win over Pitt last season and returned two punts for 82 yards and a TD. At East Tennessee State, he was named a first-team All-American. (Click2Houston)

Patriots' Drake Maye Reacts to Pro Bowl Selection

New England quarterback Drake Maye is enjoying the type of NFL season of which most of his peers may only dream. In addition to leading his team to an impressive 12-3 record, as well as their first playoff berth since 2021, Maye also ranks within the league’s top five full-time QBs in total passing yards and TDs, and leads the NFL in completion percentage. (Sports Illustrated)

That Time UNC Football Played on Christmas Day

The only time a UNC football or basketball team ever played a game on Christmas Day was in 1982, when the football Tar Heels upset No. 8 Texas to win the 49th Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. A standalone game broadcast by CBS, the game-time wind chill temperature was 12 degrees with the Tar Heels facing the 8th-ranked Longhorns in their home state. (TarHeel247)

Drake Maye Selected to 2026 NFL Pro Bowl

The New England Patriots will be represented by quarterback Drake Maye at the 2026 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Tuesday. With his selection, Maye becomes just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to begin his career with multiple consecutive Pro Bowl invitations, joining Andrew Luck (three straight), Russell Wilson (four) and Dan Marino (five). (New England Patriots)

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