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- North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. looks good in practice less than a year after tearing his ACL, following a spring in which his participation was limited. - Bobby Petrino views Edwards as a prototype quarterback because of his size, athleticism and arm strength. - Petrino's offensive approach will emphasize Edwards' strengths while hiding his limitations, giving the new quarterback a more tailored path to production than North Carolina had last season.

- The podcast views North Carolina's defensive line positively because it returns numerous pieces from last season. - North Carolina currently has a true freshman backing up center Christo Kelly, placing extra importance on Kelly's availability at a critical line position. - Running back Ben Hall has generated positive internal reports entering the season.

- Intel: Day 16 of training camp for UNC was Friday with the Tar Heels working out inside Kenan Stadium for just the second time.

- Practice: The Tar Heels were on the practice field on Friday morning as they're close to concluding training camp, and TarHeel247 was on hand.

- Practice: UNC is four practices into fall camp, and after watching the Tar Heels on Thursday and speaking with sources in and around the program, here is how we at TarHeel247 see the depth chart...

- Practice: UNC is four practices into fall camp, and after watching the Tar Heels on Thursday and speaking with sources in and around the program, here is how we at TarHeel247 see the depth chart...

- Coaching: Complete transcript from Bill Belichick's press conference before #UNC's football practice on Friday morning...

- Practice: Great to have @uncgymnastics coaching staff out at practice

- North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick along with student-athletes Demon June , Peyton Seelmann , Jordan Hall and Jaiden Patterson met with the media following Friday's practice.

- North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick and student-athletes Kaleb Cost , Trech Kekahuna , Derek McDonald and Andrew Threatt met with the media following Thursday's practice.

- LB: Now that UNC has completed this phase of its acclimation period, the Tar Heels will get into some real football, allowing the coaching staff to truly figure out what kind of team it has...

- Head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino met wtih the media on Thursday as Carolina football starts its 2026 preseason training camp. - Watch video of their press conferences below.

- North Carolina enters Bill Belichick's second season with seven months of shared work, giving the roster substantially more cohesion than last year's late offseason rebuild. - Captain Jordan Shipp returns as North Carolina's most established receiver after leading the 2025 team with 60 catches, 671 yards and six touchdowns. - North Carolina's priorities for the TCU rematch are limiting explosive plays, creating more offensive production, establishing the run and controlling the line of scrimmage. - Billy Edwards Jr.'s experience separated him in the quarterback competition, particularly his pre-snap coverage recognition and ability to communicate route, depth and timing adjustments. - North Carolina's young receiver room added six or seven freshmen, with several earning first-team opportunities and making plays during camp in Bobby Petrino's new offense.

- LB: Bobby Petrino made one thing clear as UNC opened preseason camp: the Tar Heels' offense will be built around running the football.

- Bill Belichick believes the absence of a spring portal window helped North Carolina's roster build cohesion, but the show wants on-field proof before treating that as an upgrade. - The offense badly needs a rebound after a poor 2025 season, making early efficiency a central indicator for the team's outlook. - Another heavily rebuilt roster lacks an established nucleus, so how quickly the newcomers mesh remains a major early-season risk. - Claims of an improved culture were a prominent ACC kickoff message, but the show remains skeptical until that improvement translates to performance.

- Offense: As #UNC opens fall camp, here are five offensive transfers who could have the biggest impact on the Tar Heels' 2026 season.

- Defense: As UNC opens fall camp, here are five defensive transfers who could play key roles for the Tar Heels' defense in 2026.

- DL: #UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude spent the offseason improving his conditioning, pass-rush technique and football IQ after finishing second in the ACC with 10.5 sacks in 2025.

- North Carolina entered camp with every potential starting offensive lineman already integrated through spring and summer, allowing the staff to advance beyond last year's late-arrival evaluation process. - UNC rebuilt its tight end room around Jelani Thurman, Jordan Washington and Jaxxon Warren after the position produced little in 2025, and Bill Belichick said the group generated more production in spring than last year's room did all season. - Belichick and Bobby Petrino view tight end as central to balancing the offense, signaling a materially larger schematic role for the overhauled group. - Belichick said the program is much further ahead because the staff now understands the college calendar, the roster has better continuity and players were able to run organized player-led practices this summer. - General manager Michael Lombardi remained on paid administrative leave as camp opened, with Belichick saying the program had made adjustments but was still working through the process.

- Bill Belichick and Carolina players met with the media on Friday August 21 at the conclusion of preseason training camp and just eight days before the season opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. - Bill Belichick : Tre Miller : Jaylen McGill : Mason Humphrey : Peyton Waters

- Practice: #UNC is entering its final stretch of fall camp with the Tar Heels' season opener just over two weeks away and UNC classes beginning on Monday.

- Practice: Four Tar Heels met with the media following practice on Friday morning, so here are interviews with Peyton Seelmann, Demon June, Jaiden Patterson, and Jordan Hall.

- Practice: Thanks for stopping by practice Coach Schall @UNCVolleyball

- Recap the opening weeks of football training camp, catch up on men's basketball news and visit with Carolina Hurricanes operations assistant Mallory Wilmouth on the latest Carolina Insider podcast hosted by Jones Angell and Adam Lucas . - Episode highlights: • Season 11 of the show begins as Tar Heel FB training camp is in full swing (3:36).

- Intel: UNC is bringing back Chapel Thrill Game Day for Carolina football games at Kenan Stadium this season, the school announced on Monday afternoon.

- Intel: New UNC AD Steve Newmark told TarHeel247, in an exclusive sit-down interview, that he views UNC Football as the "anchor" of the athletic department.

- Intel: #UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick said last week the battle for QB1 is wide open, though Billy Edwards thinks he just may be the guy.

- Intel: Thank you Lee for 22 amazing years on the sidelines, as a member of the Carolina Football Radio Crew.

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