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North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June has been selected for the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, recognizing his impressive freshman production and early 2025 momentum.
After three refusals, Michael Malone accepted the UNC coaching job, citing conversations with Roy Williams and a desire to blend experienced returnees with international prospects, while assembling a balanced staff and preparing for a preseason exhibition.
ESPN’s 2026 rankings place the North Carolina Tar Heels in the lowest tier, highlighting a 4‑8 record, leadership changes and a dramatically tougher schedule that could force a program‑wide overhaul.
North Carolina opens the 2026 season as the top preseason team in the ACC, highlighted by All‑ACC forward Charly Bruder and a strong coaching staff, with the first match against Michigan scheduled for Aug. 28 in Winston‑Salem.
Seventeen‑year‑old Reese D’Ariano became the youngest scorer in Hockey World Cup history with a dazzling backhand goal, propelling the United States past Scotland and into the tournament’s next phase.
Mali’s 6‑foot‑11 prospect Sayon Keita finally steps onto the University of North Carolina campus after navigating a complex visa process, confronting English proficiency challenges and seeking his place among teammates and academics.
The Tar Heels opened their 2026 campaign with a 4-0 victory over Fairfield, highlighted by two-goal performances from Hope Munson and Bella Devey and a commanding midfield display.
Freshman center Sayon Keita cleared his visa process and landed in Chapel Hill, adding depth to UNC’s frontcourt as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Bill Belichick, head coach of the University of North Carolina football team, will speak to the press on Thursday for the first time since an investigation into general manager Michael Lombardi began, focusing on fall practice and program accountability.
After capturing their 22nd national championship, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team confronts a challenging season marked by a demanding schedule and fierce ACC competition.
Coach Michael Malone has finalized a complete roster for the North Carolina Tar Heels, leaving no room for new players and setting the stage for a competitive season.
Seth Trimble, a former UNC guard, will play a fifth season at Louisville after a new eligibility rule allowed class‑of‑2022 graduates an additional year, sparking conversation about its impact on teams and player development.
Seth Trimble, a standout guard from North Carolina, has chosen the University of Louisville for his final year of eligibility, bringing a game‑winning pedigree and a track record of steady scoring improvements.
A 4‑8 season left the Tar Heels with one of the nation’s weakest lines, but new faces and spring cohesion offer hope for modest improvement.
After four seasons at North Carolina, Seth Trimble announced his move to Louisville, citing personal fit and resource limitations. His departure coincides with a reshaped UNC roster and a scheduled ACC showdown in 2026‑27.
Jordan Shipp, a junior wide receiver for the University of North Carolina, has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, highlighting his leadership through service, academic achievement, and on‑field contributions.
The University of Wyoming will host TCU at the AI G. Langford Chaparral Center in Midland, Texas, on October 17. The free, 2 p.m. CDT contest revives a historic rivalry and kicks off a busy preseason schedule.
North Carolina will host USC on Oct. 9 and travel to Indianapolis on Oct. 18 as part of a preseason schedule that blends fresh talent with experienced transfers under Coach Eric Musselman.
With fall camp underway, five standout players — Joseph Mupoyi, Madrid Tucker, Jordan Washington, Jakob Weatherspoon and Kaleb Jackson — are slated to shape the team’s strategy under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and coach Bill Belichick.
From Fort Bend Ridge Point to Pflugerville, a new generation of defensive standouts is committing to top collegiate programs, promising a season defined by relentless pressure and turnover creation.
Cameron Fens, a 7‑foot center from South Dakota, has pledged to the UNC Tar Heels, bringing a fifth year of eligibility and a strong defensive skill set to the roster.
Cameron Fens, a 7‑foot, 255‑pound center from South Dakota, has pledged to the North Carolina Tar Heels, adding depth and physicality to a roster entering Michael Malone's first year as head coach.
North Carolina’s offense struggled in 2024, prompting a major overhaul of the wide receiver group. With Jordan Shipp leading a mix of transfers and recruits, the team hopes to restore passing productivity while navigating depth and injury concerns.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will face TCU on August 29 in Dublin, kicking off a season marked by a massive influx of newcomers and the return of ACC sacks leader Melkart Abou Jaoude under coach Bill Belichick.