UNC Football

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Drake Maye delivers in what could be ‘pivotal' moment of New England career

In the midst of a partially out-of-control, back-and-forth affair vs. the Miami Dolphins, Drake Maye turned in the best game of his young NFL career. He finished the day 19-for-23 for 230 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, while also rushing for 31 yards and a touchdown. It was enough to lead the New England Patriots to a 33-27 victory. (NBC Sports)

UNC Defense Shutting Down Lesser Teams, Showing Encouraging Signs

In UNC's 41-6 blowout victory over Richmond Saturday at Kenan Stadium, the Tar Heels delivered defensively and now have prevented opponents from scoring a touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time since 2012. Though both efforts have come against lesser competition, UNC’s defense continued to make strides in the right direction. (Inside Carolina)

'Juju' June goes from bottom of UNC's running back depth chart to breakout star

Entering the season, Demon June was just another name on the UNC football roster. On Saturday, "Juju," the freshman running back from Jacksonville, N.C., exploded for 148 yards and a touchdown in UNC’s 41-6 rout of Richmond, becoming the Tar Heels' first true freshman to lead the team in rushing in back-to-back games since Michael Carter in 2017. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Art’s Angle: Small Ball Is Over

So what have we learned three games into the Bill Belichick era? The Tar Heels can’t hang with a good team like TCU of the Big 12 yet. And they can beat Football College Subdivision (FCS) teams whether they play well or not. Their 41-6 romp over Richmond Saturday at a sold-out (but not full) Kenan Stadium shows that their defense is improving. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: The Day After Podcast - UNC Football Stands On Defense

Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down UNC Football's 41-6 win over Richmond. The Tar Heel defense continued its trend of winning at the point of attack while the offense found some success through the air and a definite RB1 in Demon June. (View Video)

Bill Belichick, UNC football honor Mitch Mason after Richmond win: 'We're behind him'

Before he discussed offense, defense, and special teams, UNC football coach Bill Belichick mentioned Mitch Mason. Mason, the UNC team chaplain, was diagnosed in 2020 with idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. The rare, incurable nerve disorder prevents Mason from getting out of bed without help and has placed him in and out of UNC Hospital. (MSN.com)

Why Dallas Cowboys see running back Javonte Williams as difference maker

On his way to becoming the valedictorian at Wallace-Rose High School in Teachey, N.C., Javonte Williams' favorite subject was history. "I liked learning about the past," said Williams, who carried a 4.6 grade point average. When he signed with the Cowboys in March, Williams didn't need much time to know the history of the franchise's running backs. (ESPN.com)

Demon June Ascends UNC Running Back Depth Chart, Runs Through Richmond

Coming out of Jacksonville, N.C., Demon June’s eyes were opened to college football when UNC held its first day of padded practice. "That pass pro pickup drill, I got put on my butt," June said Saturday. "But it’s part of the game. That was my ‘welcome to college moment.’ But I thank the guys for that, because it’s shaped me into the guy I am now." (Inside Carolina)

3 Observations From UNC Football's Dominating Win Over Richmond

The Tar Heels had their most complete football game of the season as they defeated Richmond 41-6. For the first time this season, North Carolina (2-1) scored more than two touchdowns and both sides of the ball contributed to its success as the defense scored on a 62-yard scoop-and-score by linebacker Mikai Gbayor. Here are three takeaways. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: UNC Football Overpowers Richmond, 41-6 - Highlights

North Carolina dominated from the opening whistle and rolled past Richmond, 41-6, on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium. Demon June’s 148 rushing yards were the most for a freshman running back since Michael Carter had 157 against UVA on Oct. 14, 2017. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

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