North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels are 3-2, 8th in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Next they visit the Duke Blue Devils.
Record
- Record
- 3-2
- Conference
- Atlantic Coast Conference
- Streak
- W1
- Point diff
- +22
Previews and recaps
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2026 season so far
Through 5 games: 3-2, 8th in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have scored 117 points and allowed 95 across 5 games, 23.4 for and 19.0 against per game. They won their last game.
Next game
North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils ·
Latest Tar Heels news
North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. was the subject of an unflattering comment from an ESPN broadcaster that was picked up on a hot mic during coverage. The remark compared Edwards to hotel breakfast, drawing attention online, though it has no bearing on his performance or standing with the Tar Heels.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Billy Edwards Jr., who previously played for Wisconsin, passed for three touchdowns in a loss to Notre Dame with his new team. Despite the defeat, his performance highlighted his continued development as a starting quarterback since transferring programs.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
North Carolina freshman Jaden Jefferson was named an ACC weekly honoree after breaking off a kick return touchdown against Notre Dame at Kenan Stadium. The special-teams spark highlighted his growing role for the Tar Heels as they look to build on big-game momentum.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
UNC defensive back Jaiden Patterson addressed the team's loss to Notre Dame, in which the defense allowed nearly 500 yards. Despite the showing, he expressed confidence that the unit can still perform at a dominant level going forward, suggesting belief in the group's potential to rebound as the season continues.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 1-1
- Road
- 2-1
- Points per game
- 23.4
- Allowed per game
- 19.0
- Biggest win: 35-3 vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- Toughest loss: 26-37 vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2026 schedule and results
- Week 1at TCU Horned FrogsW 15-10
- Week 2vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersW 35-3
- Week 3at Clemson TigersL 20-28
- Week 5vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 26-37
- Week 6at Pittsburgh PanthersW 21-17
- Week 7at Duke Blue Devils
- Week 8vs Syracuse Orange
- Week 9vs Miami Hurricanes
- Week 10at UConn Huskies
- Week 11vs Louisville Cardinals
- Week 12at Virginia Cavaliers
- Week 13vs NC State Wolfpack
Data: News Hub Fantasy