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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Clemson at UNC: When, where to watch, times, notes, depth charts, statistics

UNC is second in the ACC in red-zone defense and ninth in the country, allowing scores on just 64.7% of opponent trips. The Tar Heels are tied for 86th in the country (out of 134 FBS teams) in red-zone offense (81.1%). Carolina is 132nd in the country in total offense (264.5 per game), 122nd in passing offense (150), and 112th in rushing offense (113.5). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Plug and play: Austin Blaske’s versatility powers UNC’s offensive line stability

When UNC offensive lineman Austin Blaske looks at the Tar Heels’ front five, he doesn’t just see positions. He sees combinations. A graduate transfer from Georgia, Blaske gives UNC something it badly needs after a September filled with shuffling and injuries: someone who can line up anywhere. "t’s awesome, just knowing how to play all five positions." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Future is...

Sounds like reality has hit Bill Belichick right between the eyes. After one-third of their first football season with the Tar Heels, whatever they expected and hoped for is not exactly happening. Two wins over mid-major opponents and two losses by a combined 61 points has had a sobering effect on North Carolina alumni and fans and on them, as well. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Tylee Strong Forever - The Mini Movie

On what would have been his 24th birthday, we celebrate the life of Tylee Craft, whose strength and perseverance in the face of unimaginable adversity inspired people across the world. And to the people who knew him, he was a shining light who brought joy and positivity to everyone he met. This is the story of number 13. (View Video)

Where ESPN ranks Gio Lopez among Power 4 quarterbacks one month into the season

66. Gio Lopez, North Carolina: Lopez has bombed in his first year in Freddie Kitchens' offense. He has yet to produce a Total QBR higher than 35.0 in any game, and he averaged just 4.4 yards per dropback in two blowout losses, both of which he left injured. It might be best for UNC and Lopez if Max Johnson were named the starter moving forward. (ESPN.com)

Sam Howell’s TABLE Partnership Still Endures

Recent visitors to Bru’s Public House in Carrboro may have seen a unique item on display. A pair of game-worn NFL cleats sat on one of the tables, bearing the logo of the local non-profit TABLE and the autograph of former UNC quarterback Sam Howell. Howell has worked with TABLE, which works to fight food insecurity for local families, for years. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Eric Mac Lain Scouts The Clemson Tigers

Special guest Eric Mac Lain, a former Clemson team captain who is now an analyst for the ACC Network, joins the Tar Pit Podcast to discuss the Tigers’ offense, defense, and key playmakers as they dive into what UNC fans need to know heading into Saturday's matchup at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

How swimming kept UNC lineman Austin Blaske in game shape

When Austin Blaske was sidelined the first three weeks of the season, he took a page out of Michael Phelps' playbook. Following a foot injury in preseason camp, Blaske couldn't run, so he turned to swimming to stay in shape. But this wasn't just casual laps. Each day, he swam 1,000 yards, mixing in 100-meter intervals of freestyle and breaststroke. (TarHeel247)

UNC Football Handling Moving Parts On Offensive Line

UNC has started three different offensive line combinations the first four games of the season. The unit has seen injuries to some key contributors, with starters Austin Blaske, Christo Kelly, and William Boone all missing at least one game. Bill Belichick said Tuesday that the team has worked to maintain a solid rotation to lean on despite the injuries. (Inside Carolina)

Dabo Swinney relishes opportunity to face Bill Belichick

The coaching clash between Bill Belichick and Dabo Swinney may have lost its luster with UNC and Clemson off to disappointing starts, but don't tell Swinney that. Swinney said he's embracing the opportunity to coach against Belichick on Saturday when his Tigers face the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. "Are you kidding me? It’s amazing," Swinney said. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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