Grant Chachere

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

Grant Chachere holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University and has a passion for college sports. He has served as a reporter and beat writer for various outlets, including Crescent City Sports and TigerBait.com. Now, he brings that passion and experience to his role as the North Carolina Tar Heels beat reporter On SI.

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.

Sep 28, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils safety Terry Moore (1) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) with the ball during the first half of the game at Wallace Wade Stadium. M

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Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels helmets during the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bank of America Stadium.

Nov 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium.

Oct 2, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels players celebrate after winning the game and the Victory Bell at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Rivalry games are a big part of college football’s appeal. It’s not just about bragging rights, high-profile time slots or even the occasional dustup. Mississip

Nov 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) hands the ball off to running back Davion Gause (37) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The kickoff time for the Duke-North Carolina football game was announced on Sunday. The two longtime rivals will meet Saturday, Nov. 22, at 3:30 p.m. on ACC Ne

Nov 18, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) goes up for a dunk against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

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Caleb Wilson has had one of the best starts for a freshman in North Carolina basketball history. Wilson is averaging a double-double through five games into the

North Carolina players huddling up during a stoppage in play; Oct. 29, 2025

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere discusses why the players-only meeting following North Carolina's victory over Navy

Nov 15, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarter back Darian Mensah (10) hands the ball to Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium.

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After North Carolina lost its first Tobacco Road game of the season to Wake Forest in Winston-Salem last Saturday, the Tar Heels now look to stay in the hunt fo

Nov 18, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Navy Midshipmen guard Austin Benigni (1) drives around North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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North Carolina defeated Navy 73-61 on Tuesday night to improve to 5-0. While the sloppy play and players-only meeting drew headlines, the key takeaway from the

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) warms up before the start of the game against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, host Grant Chachere breaks down Duke's explosive offense led by Darian Mensah and what the Tar Heels can do to

Nov 11, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Bryson Nesbit (18) catches the ball as Duke Blue Devils safety Jaylen Stinson (2) defends to set up a field goal attempt at the end of the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

The head coaches from both rival schools offered insights about their programs ahead of the showdown for the Victory Bell.

Nov 7, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar players celebrate with the Victory Bell after the game. The Tar Heels defeated the Blue Devils 66-31 at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

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North Carolina (4-6, 2-4 ACC) will host Duke (5-5, 4-2 ACC) at Kenan Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network. North Carolina

Nov 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) passes the ball as Stanford Cardinal linebacker Ese Dubre (30) pressures in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium.

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North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez addressed the media on Wednesday at the Kenan Football Center. To watch his entire presser, check out the video below. Par

Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Will Hardy (31) reacts in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

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North Carolina safety Will Hardy addressed the media on Wednesday at the Kenan Football Center. He will play his last game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday when the

Nov 18, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives on Navy Midshipmen center Aidan Kehoe (99) during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

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If you watched North Carolina’s game against Navy, you could tell something was off—and it wasn’t just Seth Trimble being absent from the court due to an injury

Grant Chachere

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

Three Observations: UNC Fails To Reach Bowl Eligibility Since 2018

Live Game Thread: Carolina-Duke

Key Defensive Players Set to Return For UNC vs. Duke

Staff Predictions: UNC, Duke Battle It Out for Victory Bell

History, Heart, and Hardware Define UNC–Duke Battle for Victory Bell

How to Watch, Listen to Carolina-Duke Game

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How Leadership Training Sparked Caleb Wilson’s Dominant Start at UNC

Players-Only Meeting Highlights UNC Leadership, Reinforces Belief They Haven’t Peaked

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Three Duke Playmakers Who Could Give UNC Major Problems Saturday

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UNC’s Hubert Davis Praises Navy Players’ Dedication Beyond Hardwood

How UNC Can Slow Down Duke QB Darian Mensah

Bill Belichick and Manny Diaz Preview Key Duke–UNC Showdown

Battle for the Bell: UNC–Duke Matchup Shapes Postseason Outlook

Gio Lopez Breaks Down UNC’s Offensive Issues Ahead of Duke Matchup

Will Hardy Shares What Playing His Final Game in Kenan Stadium Means

UNC Players Tackle Mistakes in Team Meeting Following Navy Letdown