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UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Pittsburgh

Pitt lost only two players to the NFL last season: linebacker Kyle Louis, a fourth-round selection by the Miami Dolphins, and running back Desmond Reid, who signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. However, Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers lost 21 players to the transfer portal this offseason, including stars Rasheem Biles and Francis Brewu. (TarHeel247)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Notre Dame

Even after a game against Clemson, there's no forgiveness in the 2026 UNC Football schedule. Following an off week, the Tar Heels welcome Notre Dame to Kenan Stadium on Oct. 3. The Fighting Irish enter 2026 with a chip on their shoulder after what they believed was a College Football Playoff snub. The Irish return much of their 2025 offense. (TarHeel247)

Patriots QB Drake Maye looks forward to season-opening Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks

The last time Drake Maye stepped on an NFL field in a game environment, he encountered one of the most frustrating days of his young career. When he aims to bounce back at the start of the 2026 season, the same opponent will greet him, as the New England Patriots are set to face the Seattle Seahawks in the Kickoff Game on Sept. 9. (NFL.com)

Newsletter: UNC Baseball To Super Regionals, Samodurov Commits, Able, Brown, and Thomas Sign

UNC Baseball advanced to the Super Regional and will host either Texas A&M or USC. It was a big week for Tar Heel Basketball following the commitment of Alexandros Samodurov and signings of Matt Able, Kevin Thomas, and Terrence Brown. UNC Football lost a transfer QB, Volleyball heads overseas, and Sarah Gresham left it all on the field. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

'It's going to be a really fun night': Pats QB Drake Maye set to host celebrity softball game

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel are stopping by Polar Park this weekend. For some softball. As the Worcester Red Sox wrap up a six-game series in Moosic, Pa. on Sunday, the inaugural MayeDay Celebrity Softball Classic will take place at the home of the WooSox. The softball game will benefit the MayeDay Family Foundation. (USA Today)

North Carolina Transfer Quarterback Taron Dickens to Return to Transfer Portal

Former Western Carolina quarterback Taron Dickens, who signed with UNC out of the Transfer Portal in February and had planned to enroll this summer, will no longer be a Tar Heel and is set to reenter the Portal, multiple sources — including his agent — confirmed on Friday. A source close to the situation said the change in plans is due to academic reasons. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Clemson

Rising junior Christopher Vizzina will likely start at quarterback for Clemson. The Tigers retained lead receivers Bryant Wesco and T.J. Moore, who combined for 150 yards, and three touchdowns against UNC's secondary. Defensively, Clemson could start multiple transfers, and their home-field advantage in Death Valley will make life tough for the Tar Heels. (TarHeel247)

Three UNC Football Game Times and TV Networks Announced

UNC Football kicks off the season Saturday, Aug. 29, against TCU in Dublin, Ireland at noon ET on ESPN. The Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon (ACCN). The Tar Heels open ACC play at Clemson on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon (ESPN). And The Tar Heels visit UConn on Nov. 7, which will be a noon kickoff on CBS Sports. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, Episode 3

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 3 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight preparations for the upcoming season, the UNC support staff, and player features on Jaiden Patterson, Benjamin Hall, Christo Kelly, Kaleb Cost, and more. (View Video)

Early Bird Preview: UNC Football gets early shot at revenge vs. TCU in Dublin

Just like last season, UNC Football will take on TCU in the season opener, with the only difference being the game will be played in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29. Quarterback Josh Hoover, who picked apart UNC’s defense in last year’s matchup, transferred to national champion Indiana this offseason. Three of TCU’s top four receivers also departed. (USA Today)

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