Whenever we get past the end of spring practice—with the exception of transfers both in and out of the program—football tends to sink down in terms of clickable news until the summer practices rev up. Normally it’s a quiet four months as players enjoy the final days of class and prepare for some time away from school.

North Carolina football held its final spring practice in front of fans on the newly turfed grass field at Kenan Stadium.

The Tar Heels will open the 2026 season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, giving another boost to Belichick's burgeoning program.