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Florida Gators defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson (35) gets his jewelry adjusted by a fan during Gator Walk before the start of the game against the UCF Knights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 5, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Oregon Adds Important Transfer Portal Defensive Lineman To Growing Class

Arden Cravalho

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Jan 19, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) scores a touchdown as Richmond Spiders defensive back Lee Bruner IV (19) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Extends Offer to Elite 2027 Wide Receiver

Max Dorsey

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Jan 18, 2026

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

Ranking North Carolina's Top Transfer Portal Acquisitions

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 17, 2026

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

UNC Offers Trio of 2027 Florida Defensive Linemen

Max Dorsey

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Jan 17, 2026

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Bill Belichick will be able to hold forth on Carson Beck and Fernando Mendoza Monday.

Bill Belichick to Provide National Championship TV Analysis for ACC Network

Patrick Andres

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Jan 16, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears offensive lineman Sean Thompkins (65) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

LSU Football Lands Commitment From Top-100 Offensive Line Transfer, Flips From UNC

Zack Nagy

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Jan 16, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Coleman Bryson (16) and linebacker Mikai Gbayor (4) react in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Making Progress with Elite In-State 2027 Linebacker

Max Dorsey

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Jan 16, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Greg Smith (12) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

DB Withdraws Name From Portal, Will Return to UNC

Justin Backer

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Jan 16, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Greg Smith (12) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

UNC Suffers Last-Minute Loss in Transfer Portal

Justin Backer

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Jan 15, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the field before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Elite 2027 Defensive Lineman Names UNC in Top 4

Max Dorsey

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Jan 15, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears offensive lineman Sean Thompkins (65) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

LSU Football Eyeing a Transfer Portal Flip From North Carolina Offensive Line Pledge

Zack Nagy

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Jan 14, 2026

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

Tar Heels Lose Defensive Back to NC State

Justin Backer

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Jan 14, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson (94) celebrtates with defensive tackle D'Antre Robinson (6) after making a sack in the second quarer at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tar Heels Offer 4-Star 2027 EDGE

Max Dorsey

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Jan 14, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) passes the ball as Richmond Spiders defensive lineman Donovan Hoilette (8) and defensive back Devin Geronomi (22) pressure in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Lands Former Richmond Lineman in Portal

Justin Backer

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Jan 13, 2026

Boston College Football Signs UNC Offensive Lineman Transfer

Kim Rankin

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Jan 12, 2026

Texas Longhorns tight end Jordan Washington (84) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Former Texas Longhorns TE Finds New Home with ACC Program

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Jan 11, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman CJ Mims (92) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Loses Defensive Lineman CJ Mims To Transfer Portal

Justin Backer

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Jan 11, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) is hit after a pass by Duke Blue Devils defensive back Caleb Weaver (3) during the first half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

Tar Heels Have 2 Glaring Areas in Need of Improvement

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 11, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels huddles during the first half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

2 Areas North Carolina Has Improved Most

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 11, 2026

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