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UNC to Open 2026 Season in Ireland Against TCU

3 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

North Carolina will open the 2026 season across the pond, taking on TCU at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, per UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham. It will serve as the first appearance for either school in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The two teams will kick-off the 2025 season in Chapel Hill on Sep. 1, and UNC was originally scheduled to make the return trip to Forth Worth, TX on Sept.5, 2026.
Layup Efficiency for the Heels and Against

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

By Bryant Baucom, Staff Writer As we look back at North Carolina's 2024-2025 season, in which the Tar Heels compiled a 23-14 record and an NCAA Tournament victory, we take a look at UNC's ability to finish near the rim. With a backcourt that could be dubbed undersized, getting to the rim and finishing via layup was an issue at times for the Tar Heels. Here's a deep dive into North Carolina's layups for this season:
Carolina's Dunks for and Against

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

Season Wrap: Carolina's Dunks for and Against Bryant Baucom * TarHeelIllustrated Staff Writer As North Carolina 's offseason is underway after finishing with a 23-14 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance, we take a look at the Tar Heels' ability to finish at the rim. For a team that often struggled with size, the Tar Heels did find success in spurts around the rim. Here's a deep dive into UNC's dunks for the 2024-2025 season: Subscribe to read more.
UNC Football Prospect Weekly Offer Sheet (April 14-20)

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom
Breakdown of UNC's Defensive Possessions

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

By Bryant Baucom, Staff Writer via HeelIllustrated, Season Wrap: Breakdown of UNC's Defensive Possessions Bryant Baucom * TarHeelIllustrated Staff Writer As we continue wrapping up North Carolina 's basketball season that finished with a 23-14 record and a defeat in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, we take a dive into the Tar Heels' defensive possessions on the season. We break down the total number of defensive possessions for UNC and how the defensive resulted in wins and losses.
Breakdown of UNC's Offensive Possessions

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

As we continue wrapping up North Carolina 's basketball season that concluded with a 23-14 record and loss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, we take a dive into the Tar Heels' offensive possessions on the season. We break down the total number of offensive possessions for UNC and how many of those it turned into points and paretician them into various categories. Here is a breakdown of the Tar Heels' offensive possessions and how it translated to results in the win and loss column:
UNC Adds 3-Star DT Jimmy Phrisco Alo-Suliafu to 2026 Class

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

Following his official visit to Chapel Hill last weekend,-3-star defensive tackle Jimmy Phrisco Alo-Suliafu has committed to North Carolina. Alo-Suliafu, a native of Katy, TX, received an offer from the Tar Heels on February 12, and is rated as the No. 46 defensive tackle in the class of 2026. He chose UNC over the likes of Michigan, Texas A&M, and Arizona State. Across 13 games with Jordan High School (TX) in 2024, Alo-Suliafu tallied 70 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, and eight sacks.
Missouri LB Mikai Gbayor Pledges to UNC

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

North Carolina has earned its first transfer portal commitment of the spring window, as Missouri linebacker Mikai Gbayor has pledged to the Tar Heels. Gbayor, who spent his first three seasons in Nebraska, transferred to Missouri in the winter window, and went through spring practice with the Tigers before re-entering the portal last week. In 2024 with the Cornhuskers, Gbayor recorded 49 tackles six tackles-for-loss, and one sack across 11 starts in 12 games.
North Carolina Tar Heels football recruiting transfer portal

1 week ago | northcarolina.rivals.com | Bryant Baucom

North Carolina has earned its first transfer portal commitment of the spring window, as Missouri linebacker Mikai Gbayor has pledged to the Tar Heels. Gbayor, who spent his first three seasons in Nebraska, transferred to Missouri in the winter window, and went through spring practice with the Tigers before re-entering the portal last week. In 2024 with the Cornhuskers, Gbayor recorded 49 tackles six tackles-for-loss, and one sack across 11 starts in 12 games.
UNC DL Beau Atkinson to Enter Transfer Portal

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Bryant Baucom

After three seasons in Chapel Hill, North Carolina defensive lineman Beau Atkinson is entering the transfer portal. Atkinson recorded a team-high 7.5 sacks in 2024, finishing the season with 35 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, and five quarterback hurries. His 7.5 sacks were tied for fifth in the ACC. Atkinson's career-best outing came on November 11 in Tallahassee, when he tallied 3.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles-for-loss in a win over Florida State.