For the last five seasons, quarterback play was the strength of #UNC’s offense. But the 2024 Tar Heels are embracing a physical, run-first identity, as they showed with Omarion Hampton’s 30 carries on Thursday. More on UNC’s downhill style moving forward: 247sports.com/college/north-…

Max Johnson remains hospitalized in Minneapolis, and will need another week or perhaps two before returning to #UNC. Updating the situation surrounding the QB, who’s out for the rest of the season due to a broken leg: 247sports.com/college/north-…

#UNC’s sturdy season-opening defense started up front for Geoff Collins, who says the Tar Heels put on a clinic at times against Minnesota. Story on the effort from Jahvaree Ritzie, Kevin Hester Jr., Joshua Harris Sr. and Travis Shaw: 247sports.com/college/north-…

Geoff Collins was hired because his defenses have generated pressure by way of design and execution. That was evident in UNC's consecutive sacks against Minnesota. Film Room (VIP): 247sports.com/college/north-…

Seven of #UNC’s starters to open this football season are transfer additions picked up through the portal. Story from Mack Brown’s radio show on the Tar Heels’ approach to shopping the free-agent market: 247sports.com/college/north-…

After the weekend, it's clear the ACC race is wide open. Greg Barnes surveys the conference scene and what lies ahead for UNC in his latest column: 247sports.com/college/north-…

Season debut of On The Beat Live is coming up at 9pm tonight. We’re rolling out a faster format for Adam Smith, Jeremiah Holloway ✍🏿 and Evan Rogers, with host @TommyeyIC facilitating/refereeing. Join us here and jump in the live comments ⬇️ youtube.com/live/C-JKZAwD5…

As Conner Harrell gets the keys to the offense, @DocSta Jason Staples looks at the Minnesota game film to explain what Carolina can and likely will do to maximize his skillset. New Film Room (VIP): 247sports.com/college/north-…

Playing more players on defense was a chief objective for #UNC entering the season, and in the opener, it managed to sub in 20 players on 58 defensive snaps. More the Tar Heels’ substitution pattern, and how it kept players fresh during the game: 247sports.com/college/north-…

Join Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley on today's Noon Dish! With the season in progress, how has North Carolina recruiting adjusted and how will the season's success or failure play into the next weeks on the trail. youtube.com/watch?v=8jwsiA…

#UNC has identified at least six possible options for consideration in its decade-long pursuit of replacing or fully renovating the Smith Center. Story: 247sports.com/college/north-…

All of the fall sports in full swing in Chapel Hill and Scott Forbes and #Carolina baseball gets their fall season going Friday. Forbes spoke to Tommy Ashley about the Omaha effect, summer work and what his team needs to accomplish over the next six weeks. 247sports.com/college/north-…

After a run to Omaha ended just short, #UNC heads into the fall season looking to replace all of its outfield and several other key contributors. Grace Nugent takes a look at five key things to know as practice opens on Friday. 247sports.com/college/north-…

Friday marks the first of five-straight weekends where Carolina Basketball will host its recruiting targets. First up, Derek Dixon and Nik Khamenia official visit preview: 247sports.com/college/north-…

North Carolina tried out CFB’s new in-helmet communications system last week with no issues, though the team remains on guard for any technical mishaps that may arise. More on the helmet comms, clock management & other storylines for #UNC football: 247sports.com/college/north-…

The Charlotte 49ers have seven transplants from #UNC on their team, and remain in need of better health after suffering through a rough preseason. Opponent preview for the Tar Heels’ home opener on Saturday: 247sports.com/college/north-…

The Game Plan is live at 9pm. Join Jason Staples Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley as they break down North Carolina's home opener against Charlotte. youtube.com/watch?v=TbSm48…

There are no qualifiers or contingencies or one-off limitations attached to Conner Harrell’s role for #UNC now. Story from Adam Smith on his new beginning, stamped as the Tar Heels’ certified QB1: 247sports.com/college/north-…

The debate around Carolina's place in the NIL world has many layers and sides to the discussion. Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley pair up to hit on the contract side of things and how #UNC is adapting to the new era in college athletics. 247sports.com/college/north-…