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UNC defensive back Malcolm Ziglar to enter Transfer Portal

North Carolina defensive back Malcolm Ziglar is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending his first two seasons in Chapel Hill. Over that time, Ziglar has amassed 12 tackles and one interception over the course of the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Ziglar played high school football at Fuquay-Varina (NC), where he was a four-star recruit. (On3.com)

THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend

It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break. Jonathan Powell had a breakout game, Bill Belichick shook up the UNC Football staff, Seth Trimble is on the mend, Women’s Basketball let one slip away, Carolina Wrestling is off to dominant start, Men’s Basketball gave back to the community, Armando Bacot closed another deal, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC Upstate recap, Football coaching staff changes

UNC Men's Basketball was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40). Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15). Jones Angell and Adam Lucas have the latest. (Listen To Podcast)

Hot Drake Maye start ends with frustration; Javonte Williams, Josh Downs score TDs

Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in the New England Patriots' 35-31 loss to Buffalo on Sunday, a game that started with promise but ended in frustration. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, and Omarion Hampton had productive rushing days, with Williams and Josh Downs scoring touchdowns. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Javonte Williams shining despite Cowboys' flagging run game

On the 13th game of the Dallas Cowboys' season, Javonte Williams reached 1,000 yards with a 1-yard touchdown run last week against the Detroit Lions. With four games to play, Williams has 1,022 yards and nine touchdowns, putting him on pace for 1,337 yards. In any era, that would be considered an excellent season, but it might have been better. (ESPN.com)

Patriots QB Drake Maye takes members of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket shopping

It was a special day for some members of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket. About 20 got to go on a shopping trip with Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann, this week. Ten teens and ten preteens were surprised with the trip. All the kids even got custom shoes from Maye. Ann even brought some of her homemade cookies for the kids. (NBC 10)

Possible UNC Football Offensive Coordinator Candidates

After having one of the worst offenses in college football, UNC has made a change at offensive coordinator. Now, a coaching search begins. The Tar Heels hope to target someone with quarterback coaching experience for UNC's young quarterbacks like Bryce Baker, Au'Tori Newkirk, and Travis Burgess. Here are candidates the Tar Heels could target. (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: Year One Done

Happy anniversary to Bill Belichick for better or worse. The great experiment is officially one year old after Belichick was named UNC’s new football coach last December. Right now, at least, infamy is the softest way to describe it. The future NFL Hall of Famer with six Super Bowl rings was an unmitigated disaster as a rookie college football head coach. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Freddie Kitchens Out as UNC OC, Priefer Out on STs, What's Next?

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the news that Freddie Kitchens is out as offensive coordinator at UNC. The move opens up a huge position coach need for Bill Belichick. Belichick also relieved Special Teams coach Mike Priefer of his duties. Barnes discusses what's next for Tar Heel Football. (View Video)

Freddie Kitchens Out as UNC Offensive Coordinator

Freddie Kitchens is out after one season at UNC's offensive coordinator. The Tar Heels' offense ranked among the worst in the nation in 2025, finishing the regular season No. 131 in total offense, No. 121 in scoring offense (19.3), and No. 119 in red zone offense (77.1% scoring rate). Only seven teams scored fewer touchdowns (25) than North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

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