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One UNC football opponent names 2026 starting quarterback on Tuesday

UNC travels to Durham on October 17, hoping to snap a 2-game skid vs. Duke. The Blue Devils just announced their starting quarterback on Tuesday.
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Paul Finebaum slams Bill Belichick, says NFL legend will be fired midseason at UNC

The Tar Heels coach feeling the heat ahead of the 2026 season.

Most Glaring Concerns UNC Football Still Hasn't Solved

Here are the problems the Tar Heels need to face with the season on the horizon.

UNC football won't be as bad as you think, and other bold predictions for 2026

There’s not a lot of positive buzz around UNC football as it enters Year 2 under coach Bill Belichick. After bringing in 70 players ahead of a 4-8 debut season, the Tar Heels enter the 2026 season with 60 newcomers, including 40 freshmen. In the preseason ACC media poll, UNC was picked to finish 15th in the 17-team league.

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave

North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a top aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university.

Biggest Questions UNC Football Still Faces Before Week 1

The Tar Heels still have plenty of things to address before the season opener.