Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Christo Kelly across Football.
North Carolina’s football program is leveraging roster stability to sharpen its offense, as head coach Bill Belichick and offensive lineman Christo Kelly highlight coordinator Bobby Petrino’s impact ahead of the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte.
The University of North Carolina enters preseason with renewed hope under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, praised by head coach Bill Belichick and assistant Christo Kelly, while a stable roster and open quarterback competition shape the team's outlook.
The ACC’s preseason kickoff unveiled pivotal player decisions, coaching moves and rule debates that will shape the 2026 campaign.
EA Sports will release College Football 27 on July 9, with early access available through special editions. Initial ratings show North Carolina’s overall score at 79, offensive rating at 80, and defensive rating at 78, while top players like Melkart Abou‑Jaoude lead the roster. The offensive line emerges as a key area needing improvement.
EA Sports has published the first set of player ratings for College Football 27, highlighting top performers for the North Carolina Tar Heels and flagging areas that need improvement, especially on the offensive line
UNC will attend the ACC Kickoff media event in Charlotte on July 17, where coach Bill Belichick and players Jordan Shipp, Christo Kelly and Melkart Abou Jaoude will appear. The team is preparing for its 2026 season opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual kickoff event in Charlotte brings together 17 head coaches and over 50 top student‑athletes, setting the stage for a season marked by depth, tradition and national relevance.
North Carolina’s football program will showcase its 2026 outlook in Charlotte on July 17, with a live broadcast and plans for an overseas season opener in Dublin, while celebrating the centennial of Kenan Stadium.