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UNC Football Tuning Out the Hype Ahead of Opening Night: 'Just Noise'

UNC defensive back Thaddeus Dixon has been one of the most talkative players during the offseason. But when asked about the buzz surrounding Monday night, Dixon deferred on any pregame proclamations. "It’s a lot of hype going on, but I haven’t felt it too much. I’m not big on offseason hype. I’m just waiting until Monday to show what we can do." (Chapelboro.com)

UNC kicks off Bill Belichick's football debut with series of all-day, on-campus events

UNC is pulling out all the stops for fans with a line-up of events ahead of Bill Belichick’s debut. "We've had some high energy, highly anticipated games before, but I don't remember anything like this," Rick Steinbacher, UNC Senior Associate Athletics Director, said. Steinbacher said UNC wanted to match the energy of the game with pre-game activities for fans. (WRAL.com)

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi opens up on Michael Jordan's impact on football program

Whether it was as a two-time All-American in the early 1980s, or as a multi-billionaire booster following his Hall of Fame NBA career, Michael Jordan has left an indelible mark on the entire University of North Carolina athletic department. That includes on the gridiron, where the Tar Heels football team is in the midst of a bit of a renaissance. (On3.com)

New talent looks to ignite UNC football's middle-of-the-pack offense

With North Carolina's top three receiving threats gone from last year, the receiving room is wide open entering the 2025 season. North Carolina is looking for someone to replace J.J. Jones, who was the team's leading receiver during the 2024 season. The most likely fit is sophomore Jordan Shipp, who looks to build off his first-year campaign. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble Looks To The Future, Bill Belichick UNC Football Debut

UNC basketball player Seth Trimble's savvy business move: Ben & Jerry's Ownership on Franklin Street. Bill Belichick's UNC debut: Can the legendary coach transform North Carolina Tar Heels football? The anticipation builds as Belichick faces TCU in his first-ever college head coaching game. (View Video)

Looking at Monday's game from a UNC student perspective

Wait and hope. That's all UNC students could do as they waited for tickets. On Aug. 22, ten days before UNC's opener against TCU, the University of North Carolina sent an email to students with directions on how to join the student ticket lottery. The ticketing office allocated several thousand student tickets, but the demand was significantly higher. (TarHeel247)

THT Newsletter: Primetime for UNC Football, Seth Trimble's Sweet Move, Recruiting Visits

The long wait is over. North Carolina Football kicks off the Bill Belichick era in primetime on Monday night on ESPN. Dozens of recruits and commits will be on hand, and perhaps Michael Jordan, too. Plus: UNC point guard Kyan Evans, a basketball reunion, Roy Williams honored, Olympic sports' dominant weekend, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Breaking down North Carolina's special teams unit heading into 2025

This fall, senior Rece Verhoff will be one of the most important names to watch with the starting kicker spot open. Verhoff has built a reputation as a steady kicker, playing the previous three seasons with Marshall, where he converted on 105 of 107 point-after-attempts. Punt and kickoff returns can change the pace of a game in seconds. (Daily Tar Heel)

Chaotic recruiting and 'harsh' decisions: Bill Belichick's first nine months at UNC

When Bill Belichick met with North Carolina's football team for the first time in December 2024, he delivered a mission statement for a Tar Heels program that has developed a reputation as a perennial underachiever. It was now being led by a man who had won 302 NFL games and six Super Bowls as a head coach. Things were about to change dramatically. (ESPN.com)

Offensive line to power UNC football's turnaround

UNC enters the season with 70 players joining the program. Key among these newcomers is senior Daniel King, a 4-star transfer who entered the portal with one year of eligibility left and quickly committed to UNC. King is rated as the No. 8 offensive tackle and the No. 54 overall transfer in the country. Another standout transfer is senior lineman Christo Kelly. (Daily Tar Heel)

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