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UNC Football transfer portal takeaways: Wins, losses, and remaining questions

The transfer portal window closed Jan. 16, and UNC Football believes it improved its roster. The Tar Heels signed 17 transfer players and re-signed several key contributors from last season. However, they also lost some important pieces and potential commitments. Here are some takeaways. Biggest Win: Keeping Jordan Shipp and Melkart Abou-Jaoude. (USA Today)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Bay Area Blues, Dylan Mingo Update, Drake Maye to AFC Championship

Hubert Davis’ seat is heating up as UNC Basketball continued its disappointing defensive run by dropping both games of its California road trip, Dylan Mingo pushes back his commitment date, Drake Maye leads the Patriots to the AFC Championship game, Women’s Basketball sweeps the Sunshine State, Football lands an LSU transfer, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Meet Drake Maye's Parents. All About the Patriots QB's Dad Mark and Mom Aimee

Mark Maye and Aimee Maye built a family rooted in athletics. The two first crossed paths at the University of North Carolina (UNC), where Mark played football for the Tar Heels from 1983 to 1988. They later married and went on to raise four sons — Luke Maye, Cole, Beau and Drake Maye — all of whom inherited their parents’ drive and love of sports. (People)

Bill Belichick to join ACC Network’s on-site coverage of CFP National Championship as guest analyst

ACC Network will deliver extensive on-site studio programming surrounding the Miami Hurricanes as they compete in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami, Fla., from Jan. 17–19, highlighted by appearances from North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick, who will join the network’s coverage as a special guest analyst. (ESPN)

A Massachusetts brewery struck gold with a Drake Maye-themed beer that’s selling like crazy

If you stop by Stellwagen Beer Company’s taproom, you won’t be able to find its most popular beer. It sold out in under three days. In terms of style, the beer isn’t anything revolutionary. In layman’s terms, it’s a beer that tastes like beer. So why is this one beer flipping Stellwagen’s business on its head? Everyone wants to try the “Drake Maye beer.” (Mass Live)

Defensive Back Greg Smith Reversing Course, Now Expected to Remain at UNC

One day after announcing his intention to enter the Transfer Portal, UNC defensive back Greg Smith is now expected to stay at Carolina for the 2026 season, multiple sources confirmed Thursday. The window for entering the Transfer Portal closes Friday, Jan. 16. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensive back became a regular contributor in the secondary in 2025. (Inside Carolina)

UNC DB Greg Smith To Enter Transfer Portal

North Carolina redshirt freshman defensive back Greg Smith plans to transfer, meaning UNC will be without another of its main contributors in the secondary. North Carolina graduated four defensive backs who started most of the season. With the loss of Smith, the Tar Heels will return three defensive backs that played at least 200 snaps last season. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC's Portal Class: Brown, Harvey, McDonald, Hoilette, Seelmann

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's 2026 transfer portal class, focusing on the defensive side of the ball and thoughts on five signees: Florida's Tarvorise Brown, Penn State's Jaylen Harvey, Syracuse's Derek McDonald, and Richmond's Donovan Hoilette and Peyton Seelmann. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Building Depth

The transfer portal is not helping most schools. The can’t-miss prospects want to win championships and make the most money, which is why Beau Atkinson left UNC for defending national champion Ohio State and Amare Campbell went to another Big Ten power Penn State. Not even playing for legendary Bill Belichick could keep them in Chapel Hill. (Chapelboro.com)

Where UNC Football Stands at Defensive Tackle

Entering the transfer portal window, UNC's defensive tackles were shaping up to be one of the Tar Heels' biggest areas of strength. With C.J. Mims, D'Antre Robinson, Leroy Jackson, Isaiah Johnson, and Xavier Lewis, the group looked well-positioned for 2026. Nearly two weeks after the transfer portal opened, however, the group took two big hits. (TarHeel247)

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