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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)

Drake Maye made a leap in Baltimore and took the Patriots with him

It had to be this way. Down 11. Teammates strewn across the field, almost a dozen lost to injury. A bad pick and lost fumble behind him. But everything he wanted still ahead. Drake Maye had never faced such stakes, such pressure, when he took the field with 12:44 left in Baltimore. Not even the 11-point deficit, the Pats’ largest of the season, felt familiar. (MSN.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Bobby Petrino, Talent, and UNC's Quarterbacks

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss what's next for UNC Football after Monday's announcement that longtime college coach Bobby Petrino will be hired as Carolina's offensive coordinator, the Tar Heels' need for a stronger QB group, and how expectations are now viewed entering 2026. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: Seth Trimble Returns, UNC Football's New OC, CJ Rosser Visits, 4-Star Safety Commits

There’s a lot to cover in this week's newsletter before we log off for the holidays, so let’s dive in. Seth Trimble is back, UNC Football landed a new offensive coordinator and a 4-star safety, 5-star forward CJ Rosser paid a visit, Smith Center discussions are intensifying, Women’s Basketball keeps blowing out opponents, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Bobby Petrino Would Bring Brilliance, Baggage To UNC

Bobby Petrino, the man whose name evokes both offensive brilliance and controversy, is reportedly set to become UNC's next offensive coordinator under Coach Bill Belichick. The news, first reported by On3’s Pete Nakos, comes with a jolt of intrigue for Tar Heels fans. A Carolina program that has made many off-the-field headlines, is creating even more. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Quarterback Bryce Baker To Enter Transfer Portal

North Carolina quarterback Bryce Baker plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Baker was a freshman at UNC this past season and didn’t see any action for the Tar Heels. Baker was a backup for starting QB Gio Lopez. Baker played high school football at East Forsyth (NC), where he was a 4-star recruit and the No. 87 overall player in the 2025 class. (On3.com)

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