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Former UNC Running Back Elijah Green Building Mental Health Blueprint for College Athletics
"Everybody talks about mental health,"
Elijah Green said. "You see the awareness campaigns. But we’re not giving athletes the tools they need. We’re not making it accessible. We’re not teaching them how to take care of their minds." That gap between conversation and care prompted the former UNC running back to launch The Mind Over Muscle Foundation. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football icon and philanthropist Don Stallings passes away at 87
Don Stallings, a former NFL player who turned towards business, has passed away at age 87. Fondly known as “Big D” and “Coal Bucket,” he received a scholarship to UNC for his exceptional skills. He was recruited by legendary football coach
Jim Tatum. Stallings was a Tar Heel All-American and played on the offensive and defensive lines in the 1950s. (
MSN.com)
Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026: Much More Than A Game
The University of North Carolina will host or participate in business, cultural, academic, athletic, and arts events in Dublin, Ireland, the week leading up to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, bringing more than a marquee matchup between UNC Football and TCU on Aug. 29. Executives, faculty, staff, and students from UNC will also visit Ireland. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Defensive Line - The Superlatives
College football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC's defensive line scouting report while highlighting the group's superlatives: The Alpha, Mr. Consistency, the Breakout, and Players to Watch entering the 2026 Tar Heel Football season under
Bill Belichick.
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Where UNC ranks in ESPN's College Football Future Power Rankings through 2027
51. North Carolina Tar Heels: The roster continues to be a bit of a roller coaster under Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi. UNC has made clear gains in recruiting -- the team signed the nation's No. 14 class, including 10 SC Next 300 recruits and several key wide receivers and defensive tackles. But UNC also took some portal hits on defense. (
ESPN)
Former UNC LB Tomon Fox Signs With L.A. Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have signed outside linebacker
Tomon Fox. Fox, 28, spent the last four seasons with the New York Giants, recording 45 total tackles (five for loss), four quarterback hits, and two sacks in 37 career games played (two starts). Fox originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent signing by the Giants out of North Carolina in 2022. (
Los Angeles Rams)
Eric Ebron, Paris Kea, Bill Chambers inducted into Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame
Smith High School alumnus
Eric Ebron earned All-State honors in high school before becoming a two-time All-American at UNC. Paris Kea was twice named to the All-ACC first team and led UNC in scoring as a junior at 19.4 points per game. After playing for Dean E. Smith at UNC,
Bill Chambers went on to a coaching career that spanned more than three decades. (
WFMY)
Preview: Expectations mount for UNC's fall sports in 2026
With top goal scorers
Ryleigh Heck and Dani Mendez graduating, UNC field hockey will need to fill offensive gaps. Stepping into her fourth year as a Tar Heel, forward Charly Bruder will be a leading performer. After their breakout first years, back Isabel Boere and forward Reese Anetsberger will provide offensive depth. Merritt Skubisz will be a force in goal. (
Daily Tar Heel)
UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Miami
After a complex offseason where former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah publicly committed to return to the Blue Devils before entering the transfer portal and signing with the Hurricanes, Mensah will be Miami's 2026 starter. Mario Cristobal also retained star running back Mark Fletcher, who tallied 216 carries for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns. (
TarHeel247)
Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits
UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series,
Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, Tar Heel Football landed two commitments while Baseball landed three,
Caleb Wilson met "Big Game James," and
Drake Maye is giving back in New England. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)