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Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) celebtates his sack along with linebacker Tyler Thompson (40) during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Elite 2027 Linebacker Includes UNC in Top 8

Max Dorsey

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Dec 15, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman talks to North Carolina Tar Heels general manger Michael Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

2026 Recruits Who Could Make Immediate Impact for North Carolina

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 14, 2025

North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens

Potential Replacements for Freddie Kitchens

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 14, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media after the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi Discuss Importance of North Carolina's Offseason

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 14, 2025

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Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Three Questions for North Carolina This Offseason

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 14, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick watches play during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

North Carolina Fires Freddie Kitchens

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 13, 2025

Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Three Transfer Portal Players That Are Perfect Fits For USC and Lincoln Riley

Caden Handwork

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Dec 12, 2025

Freddie Kitchens is out after one year as offensive coordinator under Bill Belichick at North Carolina.

UNC Making Major Coaching Changes After Bill Belichick's Disappointing First Season

Stephen Douglas

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Dec 12, 2025

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Re-Visiting Bill Belichick's Hiring at North Carolina

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 12, 2025

Sep 13, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet lays on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

North Carolina Makes Top 10 For Elite 2027 Defensive Lineman

Max Doresy

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Dec 11, 2025

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Three Tar Heels Facing The Most Pressure in 2026

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 11, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media after the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Bold Prediction Has UNC Landing Elite 2027 Safety

Max Doresy

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Dec 10, 2025

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Battling Ohio State, Michigan for Four-Star Defensive Line Recruit

Jalon Dixon

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Dec 9, 2025

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) warms up prior to their game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Why Colorado Should Pursue Veteran Quarterback in Transfer Portal

Thomas Gorski

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Dec 9, 2025

Sep 13, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet lays on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

UNC Makes Top Seven For 2027 Three-Star Safety

Max Doresy

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Dec 9, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tar Heels’ Place in Today’s Broken College Football

Jared Feinberg

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Dec 9, 2025

Nov 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Cole Tabb (33) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Khmori House (7) defends in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Defensive Report Cards for the 2025 Season

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 8, 2025

Jul 25, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; UNC Tar Heels quarteback Max Johnson speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Former touted 49-TD SEC QB to enter college football transfer portal for seventh season

Jonathan Adams

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Dec 8, 2025

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Grading UNC Football’s Coaches for the 2025 Season

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 8, 2025

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