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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)

Betting on Brilliance: What Bobby Petrino brings to UNC Football

UNC hired one of the most notable, yet controversial, figures in college football over the past 25 years as its new offensive coordinator: Bobby Petrino. While Petrino’s controversial past is well documented, it’s also worth noting he produces results wherever he goes. The Tar Heels need them after finishing with one of the worst offenses in the FBS in 2025. (USA Today)

Video: IC Podcast - Transfer QB Billy Edwards, Jr. Looks to Make Big Impact at UNC

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr., the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the UNC football team, the need for a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season, and Bryn Renner's thoughts on what the Tar Heels are getting in Edwards. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: A Star is Born

Drake Maye was shaky good in his NFL playoff debut. In his second season, Maye has already established himself as the best quarterback UNC Football has ever produced. The third pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Maye improved so dramatically in his second season while leading the Patriots into the playoffs that he is one of the favorites to win NFL MVP. (Chapelboro.com)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Survives Wake, 5-Star PG Offered, Football Transfer Portal Update

UNC Basketball’s defensive deficiencies reared their head again in a narrow win over Wake Forest, 5-star PG Beckham Black received a UNC offer, there was major movement in the Football transfer portal, Tyler Hansbrough and Eddie Pope are headed to the NC Sports HOF, and Women’s Basketball had a rough showing against Notre Dame. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Football rebuilds quarterback personnel as Bobby Petrino takes control of offense

Bill Belichick’s hiring of Bobby Petrino, who brought offensive genius but also some baggage, became official Friday. The move formalized a philosophical shift, and the quarterback group was reconstructed. UNC went from relying on a 5-11 quarterback in Lopez, who often struggled to see over the line, to four quarterbacks 6-3 or taller with stronger arms. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Tyler Zeller on UNC vs. Wake, Stanford preview, Bobby Petrino hired

UNC Basketball beat Wake Forest for the 500th win in the Smith Center (2:38). Tyler Zeller discusses the win and the challenges of the upcoming West Coast trip (12:09). Plus: UNC vs. Stanford preview (34:03), Bobby Petrino hired as UNC Football's new offensive coordinator (38:31), and Tyler Hansbrough talks Texas Ping Pong (1:07:05). (Listen To Podcast)

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