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Defense leads Belichick, UNC to blowout victory over ETSU in home opener
North Carolina limited ETSU to a late field goal in Saturday's 35-3 win at Kenan Stadium. The game was delayed more than an hour by lightning in the area.
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Tar Heels open 100th season at Kenan Stadium vs. ETSU
Coach Bill Belichick and North Carolina host East Tennessee State in their 2026 home opener. The Tar Heels are seeking their fourth 2-0 start in the last five seasons.
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UNC football won’t host recruits vs. East Tennessee State as result of previous violation
Coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Saturday in their home opener at Kenan Stadium. General manager Michael Lombardi resigned last week.
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UNC football investigation dampens excitement ahead of home opener
WRAL's Sean Gallagher reports from Chapel Hill as questions arise about whether the UNC football team investigation will extend to external bodies, including the ACC and NCAA.
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Belichick’s comments could still have legal consequences, attorney says
While Bill Belichick’s comments Monday were “simple” and “focused,” Durham attorney Andrew Fine said they could still play a role if UNC eventually tries to fire Belichick.
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‘No one is losing any sleep’: UNC players brush aside off-field distractions
UNC players say they’re staying focused on football and Saturday’s home game against East Tennessee State despite the investigation and controversy surrounding the program.
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Murph's Turph: What to make of early stages of UNC investigation
WRAL's Brian Murphy and Ashley Rowe discuss what they gleaned from Bill Belichick's press conference, where he declined to elaborate on an ongoing investigation into the football program.
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A month later, UNC gives no timetable for Steve Belichick’s return amid investigation
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains on medical leave more than a month after stepping away, with no public timetable for his return as an investigation into the football program continues.
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Bill Belichick talks recent controversies, matchup with East Tennessee State
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick faces questions about the recent controversies surrounding the football team and talks about Saturday’s home game against East Tennessee State.
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‘Our high standard’: Belichick says UNC football has environment of compliance as probe continues
In his first remarks since the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, UNC football coach Bill Belichick acknowledged the importance of an ongoing investigation into his program but offered few details.
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Lombardi won’t have to pay UNC for resigning early
Michael Lombardi, the UNC football general manager who resigned this week amid an internal investigation into the program, will not have to buy out the rest of his contract. His contract contained a buyout clause for voluntary resignation.
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Lombardi resigns as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex within football program
Lawyers investigating UNC football questioned people about allegations involving assistant Steve Belichick and, separately, about a possible sexual relationship between at least one employee and at least one player, people familiar with the probe tell WRAL. GM Michael Lombardi resigned Thursday.
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Pat Welter's rapid reaction to UNC's season-opening win against TCU
Pat Welter breaks down how huge it was for UNC to get a season-opening win in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, even if it wasn't always pretty.
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Murph's Turph: Week 0 features big games for UNC, NC State
WRAL sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy breaks down the consequential season-opening games for North Carolina and NC State football during Week 0.
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North Carolina schools put under the spotlight in college football week 0 slate
UNC and NC State are helping to welcome college football back with big week 0 matchups. Here's what you need to know:
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ACC moves to ban pro athletes from returning to college
All four power conferences have now adopted similar rules, hoping to stop the return of athletes who turned pro or signed contracts from returning to college athletics.
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UNC opens Year 2 of Belichick era in national spotlight, with off-field issues once again
North Carolina kicks off the college football season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday. The Tar Heels are without general manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick.
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How flashcards and avoiding negative plays helped Billy Edwards win UNC starting QB job
Transfer quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. earned the starting job for North Carolina for its season-opening game against TCU in Ireland.
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Belichick prepares team for Ireland opener
UNC head football coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media before his team leaves for their overseas match with TCU
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QB Billy Edwards wins Tar Heels’ starting job for season opener vs. TCU
Billy Edwards Jr., a transfer from Wisconsin, held off three other quarterbacks to win the starting job in Bill Belichick’s second season at UNC.
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Bill Belichick talks prep for season opener in Dublin
UNC coach Bill Belichick meets with the media to discuss his team’s progress and the decision to name Billy Edwards Jr. as starting quarterback.
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Belichick talks QB decision, Lombardi situation
UNC coach Bill Belichick meets with the media to discuss his team’s progress, general manager Michael Lombardi's ongoing suspension and the decision to name Billy Edwards Jr. as starting quarterback.
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Tar Heels open Michael Malone era with six straight home games, four big neutral site games
North Carolina will play teams from the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East and ACC rival NC State in nonconference games in coach Michael Malone's first season.
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Tobacco Road Classic: UNC, NC State to meet in first regular-season Greensboro game since 1979
The Tar Heels and Wolfpack are scheduled to meet just once in the ACC regular season. Now the rivals will play again in Greensboro.
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North Carolina aims for on-field gains for Year 2 under Bill Belichick after his rough college debut
North Carolina is aiming to show improvement this fall after a four-win debut season under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels had more losses by double-digit margins last year than total wins. That came in a year when they had 70 new players as Belichick went from six-time Super Bow...
