https://keepingitheel.com/tar-heel-fans-hold-their-breath-as-star-melkart-abou-jaoude-heads-to-the-locker-roomKeeping It HeelenTar Heel fans hold their breath as star Melkart Abou Jaoude heads to the locker roomUNC,Tar Heel,unc football,Heel,Abou Jaoude,football,Melkart Abou Jaoude,ESPN,acc,College Football2026-08-29T16:38:00Z2026-08-29T16:54:28Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4957,h_2788,x_0,y_264/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m175sx6a73rn5ja2cq.jpgSep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Melkart Abou-Jaoude (9) rushes against Charlotte 49ers offensive lineman Mason Bowers (57) during the first quarter at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/unc-s-opening-drive-of-the-2026-college-football-season-results-in-pointsKeeping It HeelenUNC's opening drive of the 2026 college football season results in pointsUNC,Heels,Tar Heels,TCU,Edwards,Tar Heel,football,Heel,College Football,Aeron Burrell,Billy Edwards Jr.2026-08-29T16:29:36Z2026-08-29T16:29:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_277/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m1759ken31cgprxy0w.jpgJul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/michael-malone-and-unc-will-get-their-shot-to-impress-five-star-guard-brady-pettigrewKeeping It HeelenMichael Malone and UNC will get their shot to impress five-star guard Brady PettigrewUNC,Chapel Hill,basketball,Heels,Tar Heels,unc basketball,North Carolina,recruiting,Brady Pettigrew,College Basketball,College Basketball Recruiting2026-08-29T15:51:30Z2026-08-29T15:51:30Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_741,h_416,x_0,y_44/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m1726nsz356yqpzcv6.jpgUNC basketball coach Michael Malonehttps://keepingitheel.com/unc-new-lineup-without-cameron-fens-now-isnt-doom-gloom-michael-maloneKeeping It HeelenUNC's new lineup without Cameron Fens (for now) isn't doom and gloom for Michael MaloneMichael Malone,Sayon Keita,UNC,Tar Heels ,college basketball,Cameron Fens 2026-08-29T15:22:02Z2026-08-29T15:22:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3294,h_1852,x_1436,y_177/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m17027x9q440dg7a5q.jpgMar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/tcu-will-be-without-a-key-weapon-who-gave-unc-nightmares-a-season-agoKeeping It HeelenTCU will be without a key weapon who gave UNC nightmares a season agoUNC,football,unc football,TCU,North Carolina,Carolina,Jordan,ESPN,Jordan Dwyer,College Football2026-08-29T14:15:44Z2026-08-29T14:21:19Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6912,h_3888,x_0,y_352/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m16x9p6qpax62earem.jpgSep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jordan Dwyer (7) catches a touchdown pass as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Marcus Allen (29) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/jake-schaffner-flashes-the-leather-with-a-sportscenter-top-10-worthy-grabKeeping It HeelenJake Schaffner flashes the leather with a SportsCenter Top 10 worthy grabSchaffner,Heels,UNC,Diamond Heels,Jake Schaffner,Chapel Hill,North Carolina,Tar Heel,MLB,College Baseball2026-08-28T15:52:25Z2026-08-28T15:52:25Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6834,h_3844,x_0,y_158/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m14bydazbzrwh3nr8e.jpgJun 12, 2026; Omaha, NE, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels shortstop Jake Schaffner (2) makes a play to first base against the Mississippi Rebels during the third inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/unc-football-bringing-out-the-classic-look-for-the-2026-season-opener-in-irelandKeeping It HeelenUNC football bringing out the classic look for the 2026 season opener in IrelandHeels,UNC,Tar Heels,football,unc football,Belichick,Carolina,North Carolina2026-08-28T13:48:41Z2026-08-28T13:48:41Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3322,h_1868,x_0,y_254/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m1495b838jd389nbms.jpgOct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (12) runs past Syracuse Orange cornerback Duce Chestnut (2) in the third quarter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/the-acc-joins-the-fight-to-put-an-end-to-college-sports-eligibility-madnessKeeping It HeelenThe ACC joins the fight to put an end to college sports' eligibility madnessacc,NBA,football,Trimble,UNC,basketball,ncaa,Tar Heel,College Football,College Basketball,NCAA2026-08-27T20:32:38Z2026-08-27T20:32:38Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4671,h_2627,x_0,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m12dz2h26def6d397k.jpgSep 6, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; A general view of a yard marker with the ACC logo during the first quarter against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 73-7. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports