Chapel Hill Routs Palestine 55-27 in Finale
Aydan Holmes rushed for 223 yards and a school-record 99-yard touchdown as Chapel Hill finished its season with a win.
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For readers in Chapel Hill, this page covers collegiate and professional football. Reporting follows game results, player contracts, coaching changes and the wider impact of the sport.
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November 5, 2026
UNC Spent $914,000 on Football ProbeThe university's internal investigation into its football program ended in mid-September after two senior staff members resigned during the review.
November 2, 2026
UNC Hosts UConn Football Saturday in Chapel HillNorth Carolina and Connecticut meet Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Kenan Football Center in Chapel Hill.
October 30, 2026
UNC Football Utilizes Sunday Scrimmages for DepthCoaches are using weekly practice games to evaluate reserve players amid injuries during a nine-game stretch.
October 30, 2026
Chapel Hill to Manage Halloween Crowds and GameLocal police prepare for high foot traffic during Halloween and the UNC football game on October 31, 2026.
October 29, 2026
No. 1 Miami to Face North Carolina on SaturdayThe Hurricanes travel to Chapel Hill to snap a five-game losing streak against the Tar Heels this weekend.
October 25, 2026
Syracuse Upsets North Carolina in Overtime ThrillerThe Orange secured a 31-30 victory after a reviewed two-point conversion at Kenan Stadium.
October 25, 2026
North Carolina Leads Syracuse 13-7 at HalftimeThe Tar Heels hold a narrow lead over Syracuse after a competitive first half in Chapel Hill.
October 22, 2026
Derek McDonald Faces Former Team Following TransferThe University of North Carolina linebacker prepares to play against his former Syracuse teammates this Saturday.
October 21, 2026
Jordan Shipp Named Witten Award SemifinalistThe Tar Heels wide receiver is one of 20 college football players selected for the national honor.
October 21, 2026
Greg Smith III Leads College Safeties in PFF RankingsThe UNC safety anchors the Tar Heels defense with a top-rated performance following a recent win against Duke.
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