CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Amid a 2-3 start to a season that began with hopes as high as the Carolina blue sky, reports have started to swirl this week about head coach Bill Belichick's future with the North Carolina football program. Reports of dysfunction in the program and dissatisfaction among fans — which has been brewing in the weeks since a disastrous season-opening … [Read more...] about Belichick, UNC affirm commitment to football program amid reports
Live scoreboard: NC State football visits No. 16 Notre Dame in big road test
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNCN) — After dominating Campbell last weekend in Raleigh, NC State football is back on the road and facing a ranked opponent for the first time this season. The Wolfpack (4-2, 1-2) is set to play No. 16 Notre Dame (3-2) Saturday afternoon in South Bend, Ind. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium. NC State blasts … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: NC State football visits No. 16 Notre Dame in big road test
NC State struggles with turnovers in loss at Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND (WNCN/AP) – North Carolina State’s offense struggled in South Bend Saturday, as the Fighting Irish handed the Wolfpack a 36-7 loss. CJ Bailey threw three interceptions and fumbled once against Notre Dame (4-2), who won its fourth consecutive contest. Notre Dame held NC State to just 51 yards on the ground, while the homestanding Fighting Irish racked up nearly … [Read more...] about NC State struggles with turnovers in loss at Notre Dame
Veteran UNC running back to ‘retire’ from college football amid reports of dysfunction within program
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina senior running back Caleb Hood, who opened the 2025 season as the Tar Heels’ starter, revealed his plans to retire from college football in a social media post on Friday. “After much thought, prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to retire from football,” Hood wrote. “My journey at UNC has been special and I appreciate … [Read more...] about Veteran UNC running back to ‘retire’ from college football amid reports of dysfunction within program
Savannah Bananas to bring world tour to Chapel Hill in 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The Savannah Bananas are bringing their wild and crazy style of baseball entertainment to the Triangle area next year. “Banana Ball” will take center stage at the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with the popular traveling baseball team set to play at Kenan Stadium in April 2026, the school announced on Thursday. This … [Read more...] about Savannah Bananas to bring world tour to Chapel Hill in 2026