Heel Tough Blog

10/03/2026

According to multiple reports, Tar Heel edge rusher Melkart Abou Jaoude will return to action today against Notre Dame. Read the rest of the availability report as well as the keys to a Tar Heel victory below.

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The Tar Heels return to Kenan Stadium on Saturday as they face what might just be their toughest test of the season in the form of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here’s everything you need to know as the Tar Heels attempt to recreate the magic of 2008 tomorrow afternoon.Team BreakdownsTar HeelsThe...

10/03/2026

The Tar Heels begin a stretch of nine straight game to close this season on Saturday with what might be the toughest test of the season. Here’s the everything that you need to know about the game with Notre Dame, including team breakdowns, keys to a Tar Heel victory and the latest injury report.

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The Tar Heels return to Kenan Stadium on Saturday as they face what might just be their toughest test of the season in the form of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here’s everything you need to know as the Tar Heels attempt to recreate the magic of 2008 tomorrow afternoon.Team BreakdownsTar HeelsThe...

10/03/2026

In this edition of the podcast, the guys dive into the game with Notre Dame on Saturday by breaking down the Fighting Irish, giving you the biggest Tar Heel storylines, telling you the keys to victory for the team and predicting whether or not the team can pull a massive upset like they did in 2008.

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In this edition of the podcast, the guys dive into the game with No...

10/02/2026

In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Ashtin discuss the 5 things they are most excited for in the 2026-27 college basketball season, including UNC's revamped backcourt, the length & depth on the roster, & more

10/01/2026

In this edition of the podcast, the guys dive into the game with Notre Dame on Saturday by breaking down the Fighting Irish, giving you the biggest Tar Heel storylines, telling you the keys to victory for the team and predicting whether or not the team can pull a massive upset like they did in 2008.

09/30/2026

In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Anthony react to everything that CBS Sports college basketball insider, Jon Rothstein had to say about the 2026-27 version of the Tar Heels, after visiting preseason practice earlier this week

09/30/2026

In this edition of the podcast, the guys pose and answer some important questions for the Tar Heels as they exit their second bye week and prepare to take on Notre Dame.

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In this edition of the podcast, the guys pose and answer some impor...

09/29/2026

Earlier today, Bill Belichick made it clear that the team is sticking with Billy Edwards Jr. at quarterback. Find out exactly what he said about the situation and our thoughts on the decision.

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Despite a rough showing against the Clemson Tigers and calls for a new quarterback from the fanbase, the staff is sticking by fifth year senior Billy Edwards Jr. heading into the game with Notre Dame.Head coach Bill Belichick confirmed that Edwards will be the guy against the Fighting Irish on Monda...

09/29/2026

In this edition of the podcast, the guys pose and answer some important questions for the Tar Heels as they exit their second bye week and prepare to take on Notre Dame.

09/27/2026

📉Billy Edwards
📉Jaiden Patterson
📉Aeron Burrell
📈Benjamin Hall
📈Kaleb Cost

Find who else we have trending up and trending down with the Tar Heels on bye this week awaiting Notre Dame next Saturday.

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The Tar Heels suffered their first setback of the 2026 season last Saturday, as Clemson stormed back from down 17-3 late in the second quarter to stun them 28-20. As the team sits in the middle of their second bye week of the season before a nine game sprint to the finish, here’s a look at the sto...