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Matt Able's move from Raleigh to Chapel Hill marks the first player transfer between the two schools since World War II, bringing elite shooting and defensive skills to UNC.
Melkart Abou Jaoude’s improbable path from a modest high‑school recruit to a top sack producer at North Carolina illustrates how a chance meeting and relentless determination can rewrite a football destiny.
A look at the coaches whose jobs hang in the balance as the upcoming season approaches, highlighting performance woes, roster upheavals and off‑field controversies.
Eight Power Five coaches were dismissed in 2025, triggering $270 million in buyouts and leaving several programs scrambling for stability before the next campaign.
Duke enters the 2026‑27 campaign with a deep, veteran‑laden roster and championship ambitions, whereas North Carolina is rebuilding under Michael Malone, hoping a strong NCAA Tournament seed signals progress.
Mario Cristobal’s rise to the top of the ACC coach rankings reflects a dramatic turnaround at Miami, while Dabo Swinney’s fall to second signals a new era of competition.
UNC adds 7‑foot center Cameron Fens, a transfer portal standout, after his eligibility was cleared, bolstering the Tar Heels’ frontcourt with size, experience and defensive prowess.
UNC’s football program, under new leadership and a focus on strength training, looks to bounce back in the 2026 season.
UNC announced the addition of Cameron Fens, a dominant rebounder and shot‑blocker from South Dakota State, who will benefit from a fifth year of eligibility granted by the NCAA. His arrival addresses the team’s need for physicality and adds depth to a post group already featuring Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov and Cade Bennerman.
Thomas Robertson, a junior midfielder from Chapel Hill, earns a spot on United Soccer Coaches' watch list for the 2026 NCAA Division I season after a standout 2025 campaign that featured six goals, 13 points and multiple match‑winning strikes.
Ticket packages for the upcoming campaign are now available, with the first matchup against NC Central scheduled for November 11.
Virginia enters 2026 with unprecedented depth, setting the stage for multiple breakout performances across the schedule.
At just 17, Reese D’Ariano is set to make her senior World Cup debut, joining a historic U.S. squad that last qualified in 2018. Her journey from a backyard stick to the international stage is marked by record‑breaking performances and a supportive family.
Duke enters 2026 as ACC champions with modest expectations, driven by Coach Manny Diaz's pursuit of a record third consecutive nine‑win season and the integration of transfer quarterback Walker Eget, top recruit Bryce Davis, and a promising 2025 recruiting class.
A Colorado federal judge's ruling grants a fifth year of eligibility to all 2022 high school graduates who exhausted their four-year college eligibility by spring 2026, opening a narrow transfer portal window that UNC Basketball is exploiting to address frontcourt needs.
North Carolina's fall camp is buzzing with competition across the roster, from the quarterback race to the secondary and receiving corps, as the team prepares for its season opener.
UNC places GM Michael Lombardi on paid leave amid an HR investigation, with coach Bill Belichick and Chancellor Lee Roberts weighing in as preseason expectations loom.
With general manager Michael Lombardi on administrative leave, head coach Bill Belichick is reshaping the squad ahead of a season‑opening clash in Dublin, while transfers and a new quarterbacks coach add fresh layers to the team's outlook.
Coach Bill Belichick has just 30 days to sort through a roster of 60 new faces, including 40 freshmen, before the Tar Heels open the 2026 season against Texas Christian University in Dublin.
Arkansas will open its season against Virginia in Washington D.C., reviving a rivalry that dates back to 1998, while a freshman‑laden roster prepares for a demanding non‑conference slate.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s media poll crowns the Miami Hurricanes as overwhelming favorites, highlighting a veteran voter base, a high‑profile quarterback transfer and a $20 million revenue boost.
Purdue’s women’s basketball team travels to Walt Disney World for the third annual WBCA Showcase, opening against Florida State on November 19 and Texas Tech on November 21. The matchups revive historic rivalries and promise a compelling start to the season.
Greek forward Neoklis Avdalas, who began his pro career at 15 with Panathinaikos, has transferred to North Carolina, where he hopes to elevate his draft prospects alongside freshman Alexandros Samodurov.
The 2026 college football season opens with a much‑anticipated showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan, a game that pits a dominant Big Ten program against a MAC champion riding a ten‑win streak.