North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Football News

"I can be lined up on a tight end or a fullback that's split out and there are some plays he goes straight up the field and I'm right there with him," he told me on this week's "Jets Talk LIVE" installment.

This post begins a series previewing each of our 2013 opponents. We begin with our opening contest, which is against the North Carolina Tarheels.

Oct 6, 2012; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Giovani Bernard runs as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Alonzo Tweedy defends.

Tar Heels team spokesman Kevin Best said Friday that Williams remains part of the team.

If not North Carolina’s opening game this year, on a Thursday night in Columbia, then the just-announced opener against the Gamecocks in Charlotte in 2015.

It's another slate of prospects led by impressive depth along the offensive line.

Questions remain in the secondary, but with Watkins and Tajh Boyd leading the way, the Tigers remain the favorites to win the ACC.

North Carolina Tar Heels 2012 record: 8-4 2012 conference record: 5-3, Coastal Returning starters: Offense: 6; defense: 7; kicker/punter: 1 Top returners QB Bryn Renner , OT James Hurst , DE Kareem Martin , S Tre Boston Key losses RB Giovani Bernard , OG Jonathan Cooper , DT Sylvester Williams , LB Kevin Reddick 2012 statistical leaders Rushing: ... (more)

After an injury-plagued senior senior season at the University of North Carolina, former Ashbrook High standout Jheranie Boyd wasn't drafted by a NFL team last month.

On Monday, the Bucs signed five free agents who had participated in the weekend's rookie mini-camp on tryout contracts, including speedy UNC WR Jheranie Boyd and Division III All-American WR-KR Chris Denton As expected, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a small round of roster moves to announce on Monday, the day after the conclusion of their latest ... (more)

North Carolina Head Coach Larry Fedora said that while he's sad to lose Sylvester Williams, he knows Denver is getting a "special" player.

The New York Jets are moving Coples to outside linebacker after he had a solid rookie season at defensive end.

Larry Fedora discussed defense, running backs, NFL signings and the 2013 season during the third installment of the spring Tar Heel Tour at the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday night.

Arizona Cardinals fans have reacted positively to the drafting of guard Jonathan Cooper .

North Carolina reportedly received Coastal Division championship rings on Monday for its final spot in the ACC standings while ineligible last season.

Former UNC Tar Heels and Hoggard High School football standout Jonathan Cooper is scheduled to visit the Brigade Boys and Girls Club at 4 p.m. Thursday.

The Vikings have agreed to terms with 16 undrafted college free agents, including Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg and three wide receivers.

The Houston Texans are ready for a great position battle this offseason between incumbent starting right tackle Derek Newton and North Carolina Tar Heels rookie tackle Brennan Williams.

Louisville vs. North Carolina After cruising to two victories over inferior talent against Kentucky and Missouri State, Louisville had it's first test of the season when North Carolina out of the ACC came into town.

Sep 29, 2012; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Giovani Bernard carries the ball against the Idaho Vandals in the first half at Kenan Memorial Stadium.