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UNC Defense Adapts as Steve Belichick Takes Medical Leave

With defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave, the University of North Carolina relies on an experienced staff and player camaraderie to keep its defense sharp for the upcoming clash with TCU in Ireland.

Aug 9, 2026

LSU Eyes Top 25 as 2026 College Football Season Looms

The 2026 college football season begins with Week 0 games on Aug. 29, featuring North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, while the US LBM Coaches Poll will be released on Aug. 4. LSU, under new head coach Lane Kiffin, hopes to break into the preseason rankings after a 7‑6 2025 season and a major roster overhaul.

Aug 3, 2026

Countdown to a Dublin Showdown

The Horned Frogs will open their 2026 campaign against North Carolina in Dublin on August 29, honoring former star wide receiver Mike Renfro whose number 26 matches the days remaining until kickoff.

Aug 3, 2026

UNC Football Depth Chart Takes Shape Ahead of Season Opener in Ireland

North Carolina’s football program is deep into its 2026 fall camp, now entering its fourth practice day, a milestone that sets the tone for the upcoming season. The Tar Heels will open the year against TCU in a historic matchup scheduled for August 29 in Dublin, Ireland, a venue that promises a unique atmosphere for the team’s first test. Behind the scenes, Bill Belichick’s coaching staff has been spotted collaborating with UNC’s own analysts, helping to shape the early depth chart that will guide the squad’s preparations. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, who joined the staff this offseason, is driving the design of the projected starting lineup, aiming to align talent with scheme before the season opener. Early projections suggest a lineup that blends experience with emerging talent, a balance that could prove decisive when the team steps onto the field in Ireland.

Aug 2, 2026

UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Faces Investigation as Attorney Tom Mars Steps In

UNC’s football operations have been thrust into the spotlight after general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave amid an ongoing university investigation. Attorney Tom Mars has taken on Lombardi’s defense, asserting that his client knows nothing of the alleged wrongdoing and is eager to clear his reputation.

Aug 1, 2026

ACC Media Predicts a Rough 2026 for UNC and Belichick

A recent poll of ACC media members projects the University of North Carolina to finish 15th out of 17 teams in the 2026 conference standings, while Miami receives a overwhelming majority of first‑place votes.

Jul 28, 2026