North Carolina coach Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on the new format, which could be finalized and official in the coming days, at his radio show on Thursday evening. "Sounds great to me. That's probably what you need is enough teams so that there's no question about who the best team is. Some teams start fast and other teams come on late."

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview this weekend's North Carolina Men's Basketball exhibition matchup, as the Tar Heels travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday.

Indiana outrebounded Butler 53-33 in its 96-68 exhibition win. Darren Harris, Markus Burton, and Samet Yigitoglu all scored 13 and Aiden Sherrell added 10. This is UNC’s first game in Indianapolis since the 2000 Final Four when Florida beat the Tar Heels 71-59 in Coach Bill Guthridge’s third and final season as head coach. Indiana leads the series 10-6.

Jason Staples, Greg Barnes, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's trip to Durham to face Duke on Saturday, Bill Belichick's approach on defending the Blue Devil offense, how UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will attack a strong Duke defense, and more.

Christo Kelly discussed Bill Belichick's willingness to listen to player feedback and adjust throughout the season. "When I tell you he's open to hearing everything, he's open to hearing everything." Kelly pointed to captains' meetings and exit meetings as opportunities for players to share thoughts on practice schedules, offensive procedures, and more.

UNC Basketball faces ACC media skepticism, landing fifth in preseason polls and notably absent from the preseason All-ACC First and Second Teams. Can Jarin Stevenson, Terrence Brown, Matt Able, and Neo Avdalas prove the doubters wrong?

Michael Malone has made his expectations for Kevin Thomas clear: bring energy. As the 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing prepares for his first season of college basketball, North Carolina’s new head coach has already outlined the role he envisions for the athletic freshman and what it will take for him to carve out a place in the Tar Heel basketball rotation.

ACC Digital Network host Wes Bryant sat down with UNC Basketball coach Malone, forward Jarin Stevenson, and guard Neoklis Avdalas to talk about why they fit best at Carolina, how each spent their offseason, and their outlook on the upcoming season.

UNC Volleyball's comeback against Georgia Tech was a memorable turning point, but the victories that followed have shown the Tar Heels are building momentum beyond one match. Seven straight wins have given Carolina a strong start to ACC play. Now, with Notre Dame and Louisville up next, the Tar Heels have an opportunity to extend that momentum.

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell to recap the Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, preview Saturday's matchup at Duke, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.

Bill Belichick joined Rolesville football coach Ranier Rackley and defensive coordinator Kevin Reddick in the meeting room. Reddick, a former UNC linebacker, knew of Belichick’s interest in Zavion Griffin-Haynes. But there was another player with hardly any recruiting momentum he wanted to endorse. "Coach, we’ve got a dawg a lot of people haven’t seen.’"

UNC Football visits Duke in the Battle for the Victory Bell (4:56). Tar Heel Basketball has its second exhibition match-up as it travels to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Hoosiers (26:15). Malloy Smith from Carolina Basketball joins (52:18), as does Andrew Threatt from Carolina Football (1:14:08).

Prediction: North Carolina 23, Duke 20: The Tar Heels were a mess last season and nearly knocked off the eventual ACC champions. More disciplined with a clear identity, UNC finds itself in a much better place with a prime opportunity to reclaim the Victory Bell on Saturday. Bill Belichick's team will get it done with a strong fourth quarter in Durham.

No. 1 UNC Women's Soccer played its first match in 13 days, but there was no rust in the Tar Heels’ defense or from goaltender Hannah Johann. UNC limited Clemson to four shots and no corners on Thursday night in a 1-0 road victory to extend the Tar Heels’ win streak to nine (Highlights). Sophomore midfielder Hope Munson’s first half goal held up.

After transferring from Florida to UNC, safety Greg Smith didn't play much as a redshirt freshman in 2025. But when former defensive coordinator Steve Belichick called for that one third-down package, Smith and then-freshman Xavier Lewis jogged onto the field together, looking to make plays. They knew that was their chance to impress the coaches.

Coby White's journey to the NBA is a story of resilience and perseverance. From growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to playing under Roy Williams at the University of North Carolina, to now being back in North Carolina with the Charlotte Hornets, Coby is the embodiment of a Charlotte Hornet.

Former North Carolina quarterback Bryn Renner joins the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to discuss this Saturday's UNC vs. Duke game, what the Tar Heels need to do to win, insights into playing in the rivalry, and the college football scene.

North Carolina's Xavier Lewis was named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America First Team on Thursday. Lewis was one of two interior defensive linemen selected to the AP Midseason All-America First Team. The honor adds to a breakout season for the Rolesville, North Carolina, native, who has emerged as one of the nation's top defensive linemen.

The Sacramento Kings have converted forward Leaky Black to a two-way contract. In two NBA seasons, Black has averaged 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game across 41 games (12 starts) with the Charlotte Hornets (2023-24) and Washington Wizards (2025-26). Prior to his NBA career, Black played five seasons at North Carolina.

There are a lot of opportunities on the UNC Football schedule to have success. We talked early about the perceived schedule difficulty, but UNC's already gone through several tough games. Going forward, all these games are winnable for the Tar Heels. They are going to be close and it’s difficult to have a significant winning percentage in 50-50 games.

Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's exhibition victory over USC, Jarin Stevenson’s growth, Isaiah Dennis’ resurgence, the importance of setting the right tone against Power Five competition, Coach Michael Malone’s sideline presence, and more.

The battle for the Victory Bell between UNC and Duke has produced many memorable football games. One of the best in the history of the rivalry came in 2019, when the Tar Heels were looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the Blue Devils. What happened next produced one of Jones Angell’s favorite moments as Voice of the Tar Heels.

When North Carolina traveled to Pittsburgh for its matchup against No. 25 Pitt, freshman outside linebacker Calvin Thomas found himself with an opportunity to take on a larger role in UNC's defense. With Jaylen Harvey sidelined by injury, Thomas earned his first collegiate start and helped the Tar Heels secure a 21-17 road victory over the Panthers.

Josh Downs is the Colts' best third-down weapon. And every defense knows it. When quarterback Daniel Jones lines up on third down and sees pressure coming from the defense, his first instinct is to look for Downs. Nearly every time he’s looked that way the last couple of weeks, there have been too many jerseys of the wrong color in the area.

North Carolina has offered 7-foot-4 class of 2027 center Cherif Millogo, who attends St. Francis High School in La Canada Flintridge, CA. UNC started seriously zeroing in on Millogo a couple of months ago, and with head coach Michael Malone and assistants Sean May and Chuck Martin on the West Coast visiting recruits this week, the offer was extended.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's preseason ACC ranking, Michael Malone's in-game coaching style, and positives and questions the Tar Heels will take from the win over USC on the road to Indiana on Sunday.

Maximo Adams is showing he'll be a major contributor to UNC from day one. An 11-point, six-rebound game off the bench against USC showed the type of role he'll play this season. One exhibition won’t define his season, but it gave Tar Heel fans a reason to pay attention. Adams has the opportunity to become more than just a freshman waiting his turn.

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 3 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight the Tar Heels' 21-17 road victory over No. 25 Pitt, Jelani Thurman's "Black Nike Air Force One" energy, and more.

Since arriving at UNC in January, after five seasons at Syracuse, UNC middle linebacker Derek McDonald has become one of the Tar Heels’ team captains, their defensive signal-caller, one of their top all-ACC candidates, one of the nation’s leading tacklers, a legitimate candidate for the 2027 NFL draft, and maybe even one of Bill Belichick’s favorite players.

Duke football coach Manny Diaz says his offensive line will face its biggest test of the season against UNC on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN). Diaz said the Tar Heels' depth and variety are what set its pass rush apart. "It is the strength of the team. They are really, really good up front. They’re deep. They can all make plays. They can all win one-on-one."

JJ Crawford, a member of the 2029 basketball recruiting class and son of former NBA star Jamal Crawford, has emerged as the top-ranked player in his class. Standing 6-foot-4, Crawford comes off a high school season in which he earned a spot on the USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team, and announced on social media Wednesday that he's received a UNC offer.

The injury bug is making its way around the North Carolina Football program. The Tar Heels released their first injury report on Wednesday night for their game on Saturday at Duke. Kickoff is at 3:30 on ESPN2. Out: DB Tre Miller, DB Jakob Weatherspoon, DL Viliami Moala, WR Keeyun Chapman, DL Vodney Cleveland, DL Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu.

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest in UNC Football recruiting, the Tar Heels' approach for the Notre Dame weekend, and how North Carolina has dealt with not having a GM in place since Michael Lombardi resigned earlier this season.

Xavier Lewis’ impact has extended beyond the weekly conference awards. Today he was also named to the Lombardi Award Midseason Watch List, which recognizes the nation’s top college football linemen and linebackers. The honor adds another milestone to a season in which Lewis has emerged as one of Carolina’s most important defensive players.

Andrew Threatt, from the UNC offensive line, joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to talk about his journey to Chapel Hill, his role on the offensive line, and how the Tar Heels can continue their momentum following Saturday's 21-17 win over Pittsburgh.

Duke is averaging 34 points per game while ranking 18th nationally in passing grade. The Blue Devils average 226.6 rushing yards per contest on 5.58 yards per carry — the 16th and 17th-best marks in the country, respectively. Duke’s defense has posted impressive numbers this season, allowing 84 rushing yards per game, 11th-best nationally.

Austin Hitt and Dylan Menante earned 2027 PGA Tour cards as result of their season-long play on the Korn Ferry Tour. When the PGA Tour begins play in January 2027 in La Quinta, Calif., five Tar Heels will be eligible to compete: Hitt, Menante, Ben Griffin, David Ford, and Ryan Gerard. Griffin and Gerard are ranked among the top 30 players in the world.

Over the summer, I stumbled across a graphic that showed every program to have been ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press College Football poll, which debuted in 1936. Since then, there have been more than 1,200 polls, featuring 45 different teams in the top spot. Between Notre Dame and Michigan, a blue UNC logo occupies one spot in 1948.

North Carolina Men's Soccer standout Joschi Schelb has been named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in as many weeks. Schelb exploded for a hat trick and an assist in UNC's 7-1 win over Notre Dame last Saturday to claim the honor. Schelb has been on fire this season, posting 12 goals and two assists in UNC's first 11 matches.

Could Jarin Stevenson emerge as an All-ACC-caliber contributor with double-double consistency? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss Stevenson’s explosive 25-point, 10-rebound preseason outing, the ripple effects of Cameron Fens’ eligibility status, and more.

The Navy squad scored three runs on three consecutive doubles in the third inning on the way to a 4-2 win over Blue to complete the sweep of the Fall World Series on Monday. Davis Baker was 3-4 with two runs. Jamie Laskofski's double was part of a 2-3 day with one RBI and a run scored. Gavin Gallaher, who had a double, was 2-5 with two RBI.

Leaky Black is seeking a new start with the Sacramento Kings and got a chance Tuesday to show he deserves a two-way contract. The news wasn’t good, however, for R.J. Davis, whom the San Antonio Spurs waived the same day. Black started and played a game-high 32 minutes, finishing with 10 points, two 3-pointers, seven rebounds, an assist, and a steal.

UNC and Duke will write another chapter in the Battle for the Victory Bell Saturday in Durham. The Blue Devils are 4-1 and 1-1 in the ACC standings, having suffered their first loss of the year at Georgia Tech last Saturday. Duke fell 28-25 after missing a field goal in the final seconds. Duke’s offense starts and stops with star running back Nate Sheppard.

UNC Football, after high-profile season openers the last four seasons, will start its 2027 and 2028 seasons against opponents from the Football Championship Subdivision in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels will host North Alabama on Aug. 28, 2027 and North Carolina A&T on Aug. 26, 2028, according to game contracts obtained via public records request.

No. 1 UNC Women's Soccer heads south to take on Clemson Thursday for its second road test of the ACC season. The Tar Heels and Tigers are set for an 8 p.m. kickoff with streaming on ACC Network. The Tar Heels head into the match on an eight-game winning streak, powered by the offensive spark of Bella Devey and a connected backline defense.

Bill Belichick wasn't the only one who thought Melkart Abou Jaoude has played well. After UNC's win over Pitt, a couple of NFL scouts called Belichick to praise the 6-foot-5 edge rusher. "One of the things they mentioned was how impressed they were with the way he played, in spite of having a club on his hand. We're hoping that he'll get it off soon."

Ethan Paschal became the first Tar Heel men's golfer to shoot 63 or better in consecutive rounds after Tuesday's third and final round of the Elon Phoenix Invitational at the Alamance Country Club in Burlington. Paschal finished third in the 108-player field, carding rounds of 2-over-par 73 and 8-under 63 on Monday and another 63 on Tuesday.

"Everybody's one play away from being out there," Bill Belichick said. The Tar Heels have learned that lesson the hard way recently. North Carolina entered this past Saturday's 21-17 win at No. 25 Pitt already missing a starting left tackle Jordan Hall, defensive tackle Isaiah Johnson and edge rusher Jaylen Harvey. Then the Tar Heel secondary got hit hard.

You can rep stunts/twists as many times as you want in practice, but you can’t simulate live NFL football and these are the types of plays that should earn former North Carolina offensive lineman Willie Lampkin a long look to become a core contributor up front moving forward for the Philadelphia Eagles, no matter who may return from injury.

Ahead of UNC's first season under Michael Malone, the Tar Heels were picked to finish fifth in the ACC preseason media poll, following a vote of media members at the ACC Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte this month. For the 11th time in the last 14 seasons, Duke was selected as the preseason favorite to win the conference in the annual preseason poll.