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Mack Brown expects improved running game, continued use of air raid in 2023 season

By Matthew Maynard | July 27

“The running game is our quarterback's best friend with pass protection, and Chip had been involved with Gus Malzahn at Auburn and at Central Florida, ...

UNC football bolsters staff, roster ahead of 2023 season

By Matthew Maynard | June 28

NIL brings changes to college, high school landscape, impacts UNC athletes

By Grace Nugent | June 27

Name, image and likeness deals have drastically changed the landscape of college sports. Here's what you need to know about NIL and how players on both ...

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'Like no other': A glimpse at UNC's many game day traditions

By Jordan Gooch | June 27

“The Carolina experience is one like no other. Incoming students, I hope you know that Carolina game days are some of the best parts of being a student ...

UNC athletes raise mental health awareness, discuss struggles

By Erin Singleton | May 30

The mental health discussion in sports has grown over the last five years, with the COVID-19 pandemic raising awareness about athletes dealing with anxiety, ...

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Fall sports preview: Three teams, three players to keep an eye on

By Matthew Maynard | May 23

Football, field hockey and women’s soccer all aim to keep heads turned their way during the fall season. Here’s who and what you need to know about ...

Orientation guide: Understanding the UNC Athletics student ticket lottery system

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | May 22

UNC athletics is a major part of campus life. Although the lottery system can be confusing, here is all you need to know about the lottery and how to ...

'Tougher than ever before': Mack Brown talks roster management in second transfer portal window

By Matthew Maynard | April 17

"We’ve been so honest with the transfer portal,” head coach Mack Brown said. “If a guy doesn’t want to be here, we’ve said go, go somewhere ...

'We look pretty good': Revamped roster on display at UNC football Spring Game

By Gwen Peace | April 16

During the exhibition, North Carolina was able to test out its revamped offensive personnel and improved defense, two areas that were left in the air ...

Analysis: The ACC is trapped in an unfavorable TV deal. What can they do about it?

By Noah Monroe | March 26

Realignment in the ACC isn’t coming anytime soon, but that isn’t stopping schools from beginning preliminary discussions on what their next move should ...

Editorial: UNC knows how to go pro

By Rebecca Savidge | March 22

" The Tar Heels have been a leader in almost all of the varsity sports the University offers — and it goes beyond just being a good college team. UNC ...

UNC football transfers looking to make instant impact in 2023

By Matthew Maynard | January 23

The incoming transfer class is ranked No. 12 in the nation and features experienced players on both sides of the ball, including standouts from the ACC, ...

New UNC football hires Chip Lindsey and Randy Clements talk future of North Carolina program

By Shelby Swanson | January 11

Since UNC football’s loss in the ACC Championship on Dec. 3 and the opening of the transfer portal window on the following Monday, there’s been a ...

UNC overcomes underdog label, but Hail Mary attempt falls short against Oregon in Holiday Bowl

By Noah Monroe | December 29

“Nobody gave us a chance in the game, and we had a chance with one second left,” Mack Brown said. “That’s all we could ask for in this situation.” ...

Close loss to Oregon in Holiday Bowl wraps up promising season for UNC football

By Eve Maddock | December 29

“What I see is that we close the season with nine wins, which has happened only one other time since I left here, and I left here a long time ago,” ...

UNC football falls to Oregon, 28-27, in Holiday Bowl thriller

By Eve Maddock | December 28

After losing its last three games of the season, UNC came into the Holiday Bowl looking to end the season on a high note. Although the Tar Heels entered ...

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Mack Brown names Chip Lindsey and Randy Clements to UNC football offensive staff

By Shelby Swanson | December 15

This week, head coach Mack Brown named Chip Lindsey as UNC football's new offensive coordinator and Randy Clements as the new offensive line coach.

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Uncertainty envelops UNC football program following ACC Championship Game loss

By Lucas Thomae | December 4

After a 39-10 thumping by the Tigers, UNC's third-straight loss, the window of opportunity to turn the season from good to great seemed to slam shut on ...

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Offensive mishaps, red zone struggles doom UNC football in ACC Championship loss to Clemson

By Hunter Nelson | December 4

The pick-six marked a potential 15-point swing in UNC’s eventual 39-10 loss, but the Tar Heels’ inability to score in timely situations was a recurring ...

No. 24 UNC football drops ACC Championship to No. 10 Clemson, 39-10

By Shelby Swanson | December 3

This is Clemson’s fifth straight win over UNC and seventh ACC Crown in eight years.