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UNC to open 2026 football season in Ireland against TCU

When Bill Belichick became UNC’s football coach, he was expected to take the program places it hadn’t been before. That took on an added layer Tuesday. Carolina announced the Tar Heels will open the 2026 season in Dublin, Ireland, in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic against TCU on Sept. 5. Belichick’s New England Patriots played in Europe twice. (Tar Heel Tribune)

For now, NC judge won't stop NCAA from enforcing eligibility rules in UNC, Duke cases

Four Duke and UNC football players (former Tar Heel J.J. Jones), all of whom have played at least four years in college and earned their degrees, want an additional year of collegiate eligibility. But a North Carolina judge declined to grant them one Tuesday, saying he wasn’t prepared to upend the NCAA’s eligibility rules based on the evidence so far. (WRAL Sports Fan)

UNC Linebacker Amare Campbell Enters Transfer Portal For Second Time

For the second time since the end of the 2024 season, Amare Campbell has entered the transfer portal, 247Sports confirmed Tuesday. Campbell entered the portal in December following Mack Brown's departure, but he rejoined the team soon after the hiring of Bill Belichick. Campbell participated in spring practice with UNC, which wrapped up on April 12. (Inside Carolina)

UNC vs. TCU 2026 Football Season Opener Moving to Ireland

For the first time in program history, UNC's football program is heading abroad as the Tar Heels will participate in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. The game is set for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Aviva Stadium. The Aer Lingus College Football Classic aims to bring American college football to Ireland each year. (GoHeels.com)

Video: THI Podcast - Is UNC Football Too Frugal Or Just Cautious In The Transfer Portal?

With the college football transfer portal underway, some Tar Heel football fans have expressed concern about North Carolina not spending more money on players. So today, the Tar Heel Illustrated crew addresses why Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi are a big frugal and cautious spending money in the portal. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Portal Problems

The transfer portal is leaving some athletes with nowhere to go. Now that the transfer portal is in full swing, it is becoming clear how dangerous putting their names in can be and rolling the dice with their futures. Most athletes have deals assured before they portal. I hope that is the case with Beau Atkinson. Seth Trimble is one of the lucky portal survivors. (Chapelboro.com)

Tylee Craft recognized posthumously as inaugural recipient of Eric Montross Public Service Award

The Carolina Center for Public Service honored 11 Carolina faculty, staff, students, and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the campus and community with the 26th annual Public Service Awards on April 16. Former UNC receiver Tylee Craft was recognized posthumously as the inaugural recipient of the Eric Montross Public Service Award. (UNC.edu)

Versatile Willie Lampkin auditioning for multiple NFL roles

Former UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin began this draft process as he finished his collegiate career, as an offensive lineman. But his size, at 5-10 and 270 pounds, caused NFL scouts and coaches to test him in a different role for the next level. Because while he is working out as guard and center, teams are also looking to move him to the backfield. (Carolina Panthers)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC Football Lands Transfer QB Gio Lopez

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina react to the news that UNC Football has landed the commitment of South Alabama transfer quarterback Gio Lopez. Why did Bill Belichick seek another quarterback? What does this mean for the Tar Heels' quarterback position? Those questions answered and more. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Chaos Hits Home

Beau Atkinson’s departure is the first big blow to Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Football program. On face value, the loss of Atkinson to the transfer portal makes no sense. UNC has seemed immune to the insanity permeating the sport because it hired a head coach who had handled something like it in the NFL. He was the Tar Heels sack leader last year. (Chapelboro.com)

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