Virginia vs. North Carolina - October 26, 2024

Every Virginia Football Player That Made an NFL Roster or Practice SquadCutdown day is gone, and the 2026 NFL rosters are essentially set for the start of the season. This year, there are several Virginia Cavaliers on the official r

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How Virginia football put the nation on notice with a 23-play drive against NC StateThe ’Hoos leaned on their experienced offensive line on Saturday.

Virginia Football Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners, Losers and Role ChangesCoaches are perfectionists. So while nearly everyone in Virginia's program left Scott Stadium happy after Saturday's season-opening 34-8 romp over NC State, th

Tony Elliott's two big decisions paid off handsomely in Virginia's opener Decisions have consequences, as we all learn in elementary school. Some bring immediate results, while others aren't evident until much later. A few have both

Across the Sea, an Opening-Week Catharsis for UNC FootballThe Tar Heels felt the rain on their skin. No one else could feel it for them. Only they could let...

National media suddenly discovers Virginia is no one-year wonderIt's not quite a bandwagon -- at least not yet -- but Virginia football is suddenly a hot topic among national media analysts. And if the Cavaliers' profile we

Virginia’s Jaylen Jones might have played himself into an expanded role The SPUR position is an important one in Virginia’s defense. It is usually a bigger cornerback who can operate as a safety slash linebacker. The SPUR is often

UNC snap counts from win over TCU reveal numerous iron menThe numbers behind North Carolina Football's 15-10 win over TCU tell a story of two units with a...

UNC’s defensive line makes statement in revenge win against TCUAfter allowing 111 rushing yards in the first half, UNC's defensive front held the Horned Frogs to...

UNC vs. TCU: Winners, Losers, and Honorable MentionsThere’s still concern about how good this season is going to be for UNC Football. Still, the Tar...

Biggest winners and losers from Virginia’s victory over NC StateSaturday, a whole lot went right for Virginia and a whole lot went wrong for NC State. The Cavaliers got off to a resounding 1-0 start to the ACC season — with

ACC recognizes four Cavaliers after dominant openerThere wasn't a ton of competition in Week Zero, but four Virginia football players earned Atlantic Coast Conference player of the week honors at their respectiv

UNC Highlights After Win 💥

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Highlights from our season opener 🎥

What did Saturday’s win tell us about Virginia’s season?Virginia announced itself to the country. The Cavaliers eviscerated NC State 34-8, playing a near-perfect game on national television. Many analysts who did no

Xavier Lewis, Derek McDonald Earn ACC Football Weekly HonorsNorth Carolina sophomore Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, while...

UNC tight end Jelani Thurman turns heads, tops last season’s numbers at Ohio StateIn one game, UNC tight end Jelani Thurman, who is on the watchlist for the John Mackey Award that...

TILOCK: Yes, Beau Pribula can throw — but he won’t have to. Maybe not ever Virginia fans wanted to see their new quarterback sling the rock. Chandler Morris did, Anthony Colandrea did, Brennan Armstrong did and so did others before. Ho

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Football Rewrites Season OutlookUNC Football silenced TCU with a gritty 15-10 victory in Dublin. Is bowl eligibility back on the...

Former UNC Golfer Ryan Gerard Finishes Third In FedEx Cup RaceIt was a great weekend to be a Tar Heel. UNC Football opened with a 15-10 victory over TCU in...

Virginia's defense made a statement in opener against NC StateCJ Bailey called it "bad luck." Virginia's defenders might beg to differ. Following the worst statistical start of his college career, Bailey was asked to evalu

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Does UNC’s win over TCU change your outlook for the 2026 season?A win is a win, and wins matter most in college football.

Sam Howell shines in NFL preseason finale, several Tar Heels sit, teams waive sixAfter a weekend when starters Drake Maye, Omarion Hampton, Josh Downs, and Javonte Williams all sat...

Four Takeaways From UNC Football's Statement Win Over TCUFor UNC Football coach Bill Belichick, who entered the season facing no shortage of scrutiny on and...

UNC Libraries is Home to a Special Dolly Parton Recording. Here’s What to KnowPeople across the United States and around the world are mourning country music legend and...

Week one ACC power rankings: Virginia thrives, NC State divesThe first handful of ACC teams began their seasons this weekend — to varying results. Virginia is now in sole possession of first place, while NC State sits alo

Bill Belichick's ‘big factor’ formula on display in UNC football win vs TCUUNC football found a winning formula in Ireland against TCU, a tried-and-true strategy that helped...

Xavier Lewis Wreaks Havoc as 'All-Down Guy' in UNC's Season-OpenerLooking along North Carolina’s defensive line, it would be easy for Xavier Lewis to get lost in the...

The Great Wall of Virginia and ‘Big Boy Football’"Big boy football." That was the caption of a social media post by Virginia Athletics, referring to an absolute grind in which the Cavaliers drove and took 12 m

Video: Meet Seamus the ram, who greets UNC football fans in IrelandOrla Hogan, an Irish farmer, describes the experience of introducing Seamus, the ram, to University...

Tony Elliott’s Virginia program just nailed an enormously consequential audition “Like it's hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it,” Tony Elliott said. “Feel it when you feel it.” In the first domestic Power Four game of the 2026

Whose stock rose and fell in Virginia's season opening win?Football coaches are notorious perfectionists, but even Tony Elliott and his staff will have a tough time finding much to complain about when they review the ta

Position grades for Virginia’s win over NCSTVirginia routed NC State with a 34-8 decimation to begin the 2026 season. It was a game the Cavaliers controlled from start to finish, making a very talented Wo

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Xavier Lewis’s dominant performance led the UNC defense in their win over TCUThe defensive line was the difference in the game.

For at least 1 week, Bill Belichick has quieted the noise at UNC - and even cracked a smileSure, it was only one game. In Ireland. In August. In bad weather. Still, forget the caveats and...

Watch Bill Belichick's reaction to UNC's upset over TCUIt wasn't pretty. It was a game countless people thought UNC and Bill Belichick would get crushed...

PFF Grades and Snap Counts For Virginia in Their 34-8 Win Over NC State The Virginia Cavaliers could not have asked for a better start to their season than the one they had yesterday against NC State. In what was considered a toss-

Defensive Line Fuels North Carolina in 15-10 Win Over TCUUNC's starting four defensive linemen: Melkart Abou-Jaoude and Jaylen Harvey on the end, and Leroy...

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What was the biggest surprise from the UNC-TCU game?Besides winning the game.

Plenty was said at halftime that sparked reset for UNC’s defenseThe UNC defense that emerged in the second half of the Tar Heels’ 15-10 victory over TCU on...

Video: UNC Football Players Post-TCU Press ConferenceNorth Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman, defensive lineman Xavier Lewis, and quarterback Billy...

Week 0 CFB Winners & Losers 📊🇮🇪 UNC exceeds expectations 🌲 Stanford avoids Déjà vu 📲 Takeaways from 8-game slate

Tight End Jelani Thurman Announces His Arrival as Featured UNC WeaponOn the first play of UNC Football's 2026 season, Billy Edwards Jr. faked a draw handoff to Benjamin...

College football is back, and Bill Belichick's Tar Heels have 'improved'Wherever this particular final Saturday in August in Dublin, Ireland lands in the 2026 story of...

Virginia's opener shows that last season wasn't a flukeMaybe now they'll get more than one vote in the AP poll. Preseason skepticism -- at least externally -- surrounded the Virginia football team. Even after winnin

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. TCU Postgame ReactionsJones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com share their postgame...

Jaylen McGill Ties It Up 💪

Tar Heels not going anywhere after 9 yard TD

UNC Stands Up On 4th Down 🛑

Bill's defense is in midseason form

Virginia Tip Drill INT 🫳

The first interception of 2026 belongs to the 'Hoos

Pribula BALLING In Opener 💪

Beau's 2nd TD pass today is a 47 yard BOMB to Da'Shawn Martin

UVA 45-Yard House Call 📞

Beau Pribula finds Xavier Brown and he does the rest

TCU Stopped AGAIN 😬

That makes it 1-5 on 4th down for the Horned Frogs

UNC Football opens Bill Belichick’s second season with 15-10 win over TCU in IrelandNew quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards, Aeron Burrell kicked two field goals, and...

Belichick Praises Squad 🙌UNC HC 'can't say enough' about his team's effort in their first win this season 🎥

First Safety of 2026 🙏

Some not-so-special teams being played in Dublin

UNC takes advantage of TCU mistakes in season-opening winAn impressive defensive effort in the second half was enough to give the Heels a 1-0 start to the season.

UNC stifles TCU: Bill Belichick gets best college winTwice in the second half, TCU pushed inside the red zone with a chance to seize control. Twice, UNC...

Video: UNC's Defense Dominates in 15-10 Win vs. TCU - HighlightsNorth Carolina held TCU scoreless for the final 49 minutes and topped the Horned Frogs, 15-10, in a...

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How to watch UVA football’s season-opener vs. NC State and GAME THREADEverything you need to know before Saturday afternoon’s kickoff.

Belichick, UNC Take Down TCU 💪Tar Heels redeem last year's Week 1 blow out loss. Tap for reaction 📲

Bill's First Down Celly ➡️

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Coach Bill lovin' it 😂❤️ Bill Belichick's reaction to the automatic first down to clinch the win 😭

Belichick Chewing On Pencil ✏️

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All the top sights and sounds from North Carolina vs. TCU in IrelandWill the TCU Horned Frogs and North Carolina Tar Heels deliver another compelling opener? UNC will...

LIVE Updates - Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack FootballPregame Gameday has arrived. At 3:30, Virginia and NC State will play the first ACC game of the 2026 season. The result of this matchup could play a major role

UNC Strip Sack 😤

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The Tar Heels get home and force the fumble! 🔥

Starter Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O’Neill lead UNC's quarterback roomBilly Edwards Jr., a sixth-year veteran, projects as a high-floor quarterback relying on short and...

UNC vs. TCU Live DiscussionCan the Tar Heels start off the season with a win over the Horned Frogs?

1st CFB Beer Snake of Season🍺

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Feels right to have the first beer snake of the season in Ireland 🍻

Returning players bring all-star talent to UNC's defensive lineRedshirt senior defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and redshirt sophomore defensive lineman...

Can Bill Belichick cool his hot seat before North Carolina pulls the plug on a failed experiment?The question isn't whether North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is on the hot seat heading into the...

What We Need To See From Virginia Football In Season Opener Against NC StateGameday has finally arrived. The first test on Virginia’s journey back to title contention comes against a talented NC State team — but this game impacts more t

How to watch UNC Football face TCU in their Week 0 matchupReady or not, here we go.

UNC Week 0 Hype Vid 🩵

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UNC Football To Open 2026 Season Against TCU In Aer Lingus Classic - Pregame NotesUNC Football kicks off the 2026 season against TCU on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football...

Bill Calling UNC's Defense 👀Tar Heels HC taking over as play-caller while son remains on indefinite medical leave (On3)

UNC takes on TCU in Dublin: Who you got?Make your pick for UNC’s 2026 season opener!

Tar Heels to Solve New-Look TCU Offense in DublinWith first-year offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis calling the plays for the Horned Frogs and...

Is the Bill Belichick era at North Carolina already coming to a close?UNC Football is at the threshold of a new season, Bill Belichick's second in Chapel Hill. His...

UNC Football Not Caught Up in Pageantry of Ireland ShowcaseThe Chapel Bill era began with a whimper in Kenan Stadium last Sep. 1, as the Horned Frogs hopped...

Jordan Dwyer Out vs. UNC

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Sources: TCU will be without leading returning receiver Jordan Dwyer against North Carolina in Ireland today. He made the trip, but has been battling a foot injury and will not play. He caught 54 balls for 730 yards last year and 7 TD passes.

North Carolina Football's three keys to victory vs. TCUTCU presents a difficult opening challenge Saturday in Dublin, with the Horned Frogs bringing a...

Jordan Shipp, transfer receivers look to bring UNC passing game back to lifeJunior wide receiver Jordan Shipp headlines the group as UNC’s most established returning receiver....

The UNC football freshmen and transfers likely to make an impact this seasonHeadlining the 2026 recruiting class are first-year QB Travis Burgess and first-year DB Jakob...

Here's what you need to know about Virginia's season opener against NC StateSeason openers don't get much bigger than this one, as Virginia hosts NC State on Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the Cavaliers' first contest of

UNC Football Prepares for Rain, Slick Conditions against TCUThe Tar Heels have been in Ireland for two days, and they've yet to see the sun. The wet conditions...

Previewing UNC football’s 2026 scheduleNorth Carolina head coach Bill Belichick enters his sophomore season looking to improve on last...

Here are five key NC State players to watch on Saturday Mention NC State football to any Virginia fan, and one name almost automatically immediately arises: CJ Bailey. And with good reason. The junior quarterback tor

Virginia vs. NC State: Game preview, matchup breakdown and final score predictionLess than 24 hours from now, Virginia and NC State will begin a crucial ACC football game. A bevy of new Cavaliers will don their special orange uniforms and jo

Three Bold Predictions For Virginia's Week Zero Game vs NC StateCollege Football is finally back. After a long offseason and summer, Week Zero commences tomorrow, and perhaps the biggest game of the day is going to take plac

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Four Questions for UNC Football One Day Before KickoffOn August 29, across the Atlantic UNC Football will enter Aviva stadium in Dublin, Ireland for a...

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Belichick's UNC a 'Mess' 🫣Source would be 'shocked' if HC is still there next year (The Athletic)

Staff predictions — how will Virginia fare against NC State?The eve of gameday has arrived after an offseason odyssey. At 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Virginia and NC State will battle for first place in the ACC. It is a high-sta

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CFB Coaches on Hot Seat 😨7 head coaches feeling the most pressure this season 📲

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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Football Seeks Redemption In DublinUNC and TCU kick off college football season in Dublin, but with new quarterbacks and overhauled...

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Melkart Abou Jaoude’s ‘chip on his shoulder’ mindset propels him from a walk-on to defensive leaderMornings after Friday night football, current UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude could be found...

Twelve reasons to be optimistic about Virginia football in 2026Tomorrow, there will be college football. The Virginia Cavaliers begin the 2026 season with an ACC duel against NC State. Beyond that, though, the 2026 season s

Bill Belichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin tripWhile Adam McCann-Gibbs feels his journey from Gaelic footballer to college athlete has been like...

UNC RB Demon June primed for breakout year after first-season successDemon June was the Tar Heel offense’s north star last season. Amidst a disappointing 4-8 season,...

Video: TarHeel247 On-Site! The Biggest Takeaways From UNC Football's First Day In DublinAndrew Jones and Noah Weiskopf of TarHeel247 discuss UNC Football's arrival in Ireland, the team's...

These three defensive players will be key to Virginia's hopes against NC StateOne of the few times Virginia's defense failed to rise to the occasion last season was the Cavaliers' Week 2 nonconference loss to N.C. State. The Wolfpack roll

Three keys to UNC Football's matchup against TCUThe offensive side of the football arguably should have UNC fans the most optimistic. Jordan Shipp...

Bill Belichick reportedly to call defensive plays for UNC vs. TCU amid Steve Belichick's absenceWith defensive coordinator Steve Belichick still on medical leave, North Carolina football coach...

Former UNC OL Joshua Ezeudu Traded From New York Giants to Kansas City ChiefsOn Wednesday, the New York Giants finalized a deal to send offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu to the...

Overnight Travel, Minimal Sleep: UNC Football Takes The Practice Field In IrelandNeither Christo Kelly nor Kaleb Cost were rubbing their eyes when they took the practice field on...

Three Biggest Questions Facing Virginia Football in Their Week Zero Game vs NC StateCollege football season is finally here, and the Virginia Cavaliers are playing in arguably the biggest game of week zero. This is perhaps the biggest week zer

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🚨ACC Bans Pro AthletesConference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

Billy Edwards' journey to become UNC’s starting quarterbackAs a baby-faced, freckled, and scrawny eighth grader, it takes a certain level of confidence to go...

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Pessimism runs high as Bill Belichick enters Year 2 as UNC’s head coachThe atmosphere at the THB staff is low, but Belichick and his staff have offered few reasons for optimism. 

Picking Week 0 Games 🔮

College football is BACK. Who wins this weekend's biggest matchups?

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Belichick's Take on NFL ReturnLegendary coach focused on UNC and 'very happy'

North Carolina's Offensive Line ConcernThe biggest concern and what will ultimately decide the fate of the Tar Heels this year is...

Three key matchups will determine if Virginia can beat NC StateVirginia is not starting the season with an essentially guaranteed victory over an FCS opponent. The Cavaliers begin their season with a crucial ACC battle agai

Video: UNC Football Players Thursday Dublin Pre-TCU Press ConferencesNorth Carolina defensive back Kaleb Cost and offensive lineman Christo Kelly speak with the media...

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Three keys to UNC’s Week 0 matchup against TCUIt’s all one huge unknown.

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Week 0 Betting Locks 🔒Expert pick for UNC-TCU, more 📲

Bill Belichick’s Second UNC Campaign Must Show Improvement, StabilityBill Belichick’s 50-year coaching career, which has included six Super Bowl titles as a head coach...

UNC WR Trech Kekahuna's underdog mentality separates him from the packUNC junior receiver Trech Kekahuna stares down his goals for the season. Messages written by the...

Three offensive players to watch for Virginia against NC StateSeveral new Cavaliers will be making their Virginia debuts Saturday in the season opener. Dozens of transfers (and freshmen) will be hoping to see the field, es

Virginia Releases First Availability Report Ahead of Saturday's Game vs NC StateVirginia will be without its projected No. 1 wide receiver for Saturday's season opener against N.C. State, while star linebacker Kam Robinson remains a game-ti

Four veterans look to anchor UNC football’s offensive lineAfter the Tar Heels fielded the second-least productive offense in the ACC in 2025, averaging just...

Court Ruling Makes UNC Center Cameron Fens Ineligible, For NowA Tennessee Court of Appeals ruling on Wednesday halted the injunction that had been protecting UNC...

Virginia reveals uniform combination for week zero matchup vs NC StateContinuing a home opener tradition, Virginia football will don white helmets with orange jerseys and pants for its game Saturday against NC State. Graduate tigh

UNC running backs primed to start strongly under Bobby PetrinoFinishing 14th among ACC teams in rushing yards last season, North Carolina returns its top two...

Jordan Shipp Sees a Different UNC Football Team Entering 2026Jordan Shipp remembers what UNC Football looked like at this point a year ago. The Tar Heels were...

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UNC Football 2026 Preview: Recap and OutlookLet’s recap before the season gets underway

MAILBAG: Virginia and NC State set for a high-stakes openerVirginia football gameday is almost here. In advance of the season opener, I am answering a few questions submitted by readers. The theme of this mailbag is Vir

UNC Football Announces Team Captains for 2026Earlier this week, UNC Football officially announced its captains for the 2026 season. The group of...

North Carolina vs. TCU Football Preview: Opener in Ireland Offers Rematch with Overhauled RostersUNC's matchup with TCU on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic inches closer. The...

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The offensive line will be the X-factor for UNC football against TCUThe rebuilt O-line will get tested immediately.

Virginia-N.C. State outcome may be determined by who's availableThe most important abililty, it's often said, is availability. As Virginia and N.C. State prepare for Saturday's high-stakes season opener, both teams have had

TCU’s offense undergoes offensive overhaul: What to know about UNC's Dublin opponentThe TCU team that UNC will meet in Ireland on Saturday will be very different than the one that...

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Virginia football’s offensive line is filled with grown menA 5th-year, two 6th-years, and two 7th-years make up the front five for Virginia. How did we get here?

UNC OL Christo Kelly’s shining character is contagiousChristo Kelly brings a unique accolade to UNC Football’s season opener in Dublin, Ireland: The...

UNC Football's Trip to Ireland Required Weeks of Preparation, and Here's the PlanUNC Football plays its first-ever game outside of the United States on Saturday against TCU in...

Billy Edwards is the Right Quarterback for UNC Right NowWith UNC quarterback Miles O'Neill, there’s a lot of potential but some decision-making concerns....

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Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for North Carolina-TCU, USC, more 📲

Video: Coaches Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. TCU PreviewWe're back and ready for a new Carolina Football season! This week, Jones Angell and UNC Football...