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What’s on UNC Football’s Christmas wish list? Three needs stand out

UNC needs Christmas cheer. The Tar Heels missed a bowl for the first time since 2018, staying home as unmet expectations spark change.

UNC football QB Gio Lopez plans return to Tar Heels in 2026, report says

Gio Lopez’s likely return to UNC will give the Tar Heels continuity at the position as they transition to a new offensive coordinator.

UNC football recruiting — List of players committed to Tar Heels before early signing day

Here’s what UNC football fans need to know about recruits that are committed to the Tar Heels ahead of the Dec. 3 early signing day.
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Future of UNC football quarterback Gio Lopez revealed per report

Per Pete Nakos, quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to return to North Carolina for another season. He transferred from South Alabama last offseason and was named the starter after a competition in the Summer.

College football transfer portal tracker: QB prospect from Belichick's first class leaving UNC

QB Max Johnson: Johnson, the Tar Heels' backup quarterback, is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to On3. Johnson was the team's starter in 2024, but broke his leg in the season-opener against Minnesota. He started one game in 2025. (Dec. 5)

UNC Chapel Hill firing 2 coordinators from football coaching staff

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill made several changes to its football coaching staff on Friday morning. On3’s Pete Nakos and Inside Carolina were
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