
Tar Heels Poised to Derail Top‑Ranked Opponents in 2026
North Carolina’s Tar Heels enter the 2026 college football season with a narrative that feels more like a thriller than a championship forecast.
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North Carolina’s Tar Heels enter the 2026 college football season with a narrative that feels more like a thriller than a championship forecast.

North Carolina’s basketball program pinpoints three winnable conference games that could determine whether it reaches a six‑win threshold in 2026.

The Tar Heels' 2026 class brings 31 new players, including a top‑10 quarterback recruit and several defensive standouts, as head coach Bill Belichick and GM Michael Lombardi target a return to postseason play.

After a six‑year stretch of losing seasons, Stanford taps Tavita Pritchard, a rookie head coach with deep roots in the program, to restore competitiveness.

The Hurricanes enter 2026 with a dominant reputation, while Stanford's first game under new head coach Tavita Pritchard promises fresh challenges and opportunities.

The North Carolina Tar Heels enter a critical 2026 campaign marked by roster turnover, quarterback instability and the pressure of rebuilding after a disappointing 2025 season under head coach Bill Belichick.

Duke Howell, father of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell, has been hired as head coach at Myers Park High School in Charlotte. The move follows his previous tenure at Cuthbertson High School and comes as Sam prepares for his fifth NFL season, competing for a backup spot behind Dak Prescott.
Former Cuthbertson coach Duke Howell succeeds Chris James as Myers Park High School's head football coach, bringing his family's football pedigree and a winning mindset to one of the Southeast's most competitive regions.

North Carolina’s quarterback history since 2016 has set a high bar, and head coach Bill Belichick now faces the task of selecting a starter for the 2026 season.