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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

ESPN broadcaster Rece Davis on the 'real' Carolina

If you ask College GameDay host Rece Davis who the real Carolina is, he’ll vouch for the Tar Heels. Davis was asked "has anyone lost to USC twice in 3 weeks?" "I'm an honest man. When I hear the word 'Carolina' I think of my friend Hubert Davis & the Tar Heels. I just do. I hear 'USC' and I think the other one. Now, the opportunity is for the crowd to change that." (Tar Heels Wire)

Carolina Insider Podcast - UNC Football Discussion, Ted Keith Interview

UNC Football pulled away from NC Central on Saturday as the quarterback position took center stage. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss the Tar Heels' win over the Eagles (4:36). Ted Keith from Sports Business Journal talks about his time at Carolina, the golden age of Sports Illustrated, and the changing media landscape (46:39). (Read More...)

UNC Football Sorting Out Lagging Production from Receivers

A dip in production from UNC's most experienced receivers has created a conundrum for offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. The Tar Heels have made a noticeable shift this season compared to recent years, leaning heavily on their ground game and Omarion Hampton. But finding consistency in the passing game has proven to be a challenge thus far. (Inside Carolina)

UNC OC Chip Lindsey Discusses UNC's Quarterback Situation, Omarion Hampton's Touches, and More

UNC quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey met with the media Monday ahead of the Tar Heels’ game against James Madison. Most of the focus for Lindsey regarded quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who was more productive against NC Central than starter Conner Harrell. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what Lindsey had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Tar Heels quarterback position an unknown with Jacolby Criswell on the rise

Entering Saturday’s game against North Carolina Central, Mack Brown had a plan to play quarterback Jacolby Criswell on the third series. That will most likely be the plan going forward no matter who earns the starting nod. "The one who’s moving the ball and scoring stays in. If you’re struggling, you change it up and you’ve got somebody to do that with." (CBS 17)

Defensive Coordinator Geoff Collins Discusses Penalties, Goal Line Stand, Key Players, and More

North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins met with the media on Monday afternoon at the Kenan Football Center to discuss the Tar Heels' defensive performance in its win last weekend over NC Central, key players, and to look ahead to Saturday’s home game against James Madison. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what Collins had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Podcast: Mack Brown Live - NC Central Recap, James Madison Preview, Fan Questions

North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network on Monday night to recap last weekend's victory over the NC Central Eagles, preview the Tar Heels' game against the James Madison Dukes on Saturday at Kenan Stadium, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and much more. (Listen To Podcast)

Kaleb Cost Shedding 'Young Pup' Status in UNC's Secondary

Whether in the outfield for UNC Baseball or within the confines of Kenan Memorial Stadium, North Carolina defensive back Kaleb Cost is a ballhawk. Tracking a ball off of the bat or from the arm of an opponent’s quarterback, the goal remains the same: hunt it down. On Saturday, Cost exemplified those skills, securing the first interception of his career. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Preparing Both Conner Harrell, Jacolby Criswell For James Madison

Mack Brown told Jacolby Criswell that he probably wouldn't start early on for UNC. But three games into the season, Criswell has played his way into more reps for the Tar Heels, even taking the majority of the snaps at quarterback on Saturday against North Carolina Central. Conner Harrell, who started the game, played four drives to Criswell's eight. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Without Offensive Line Coach Randy Clements Again After Summer Health Scare

UNC football assistant coach Randy Clements has been hospitalized again, with this latest issue another result of the health scare that sent him to the emergency room in late July. Coach Mack Brown said that Clements has remained at UNC Hospitals since Thursday, when he went in for "a small procedure" to continue treating the digestive tract infection. (Inside Carolina)

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