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Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Fox Sports CFB analyst confident in UNC's chances ahead of 2025 season
There's plenty to be excited about this fall for the UNC football program, which begins a new chapter on Monday, September 1 at 8 p.m. against TCU. North Carolina stole college football headlines in December 2024, hiring 8-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick to be its next head coach. The Tar Heels will play new starters across the board, particularly on the defensive line and possibly quarterback. With all the mystery and potential in Chapel Hill, the excitement for college football at UNC is valid. In Fox Sports lead CFB analyst Joel Klatt's College Football Stock Watch, Klatt is "buying" stock in North Carolina. "I landed on the Tar Heels for two reasons: trust and schedule," Klatt said. "This team went under .500 a year ago, and it has a lot of transfers, so it's tough to project how this roster is going to do. "I don't think Belichick cares about all the noise surrounding him and the program as of late. I think he cares about just getting his players to do their jobs. If they can do that in that conference against that schedule, no one is running away from the Tar Heels. I think Belichick has a good chance of convincing his roster to not only do their jobs, but to also find ways not to beat themselves." Depending on how you evaluate the Tar Heels' 2025 opponents, their schedule is pretty favorable. UNC plays Charlotte and Richmond in consecutive weeks. North Carolina faces two more tough teams in UCF and Clemson, sandwiched around a bye week, but also the likes of California, Virginia, Stanford and Wake Forest. Syracuse, Duke and NC State will all prove to be good challenges for the Tar Heels, with their season finale in Raleigh carrying more implications than just a win. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Joel Klatt "buying" stock in UNC football for 2025 season
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Where does UNC quarterback Gio Lopez land in On3 Sports' 2025 ACC QB rankings?
Don't be shocked if you barely recognize anyone on UNC's football roster this coming season. North Carolina replaced its entire defensive line through the transfer portal, plus added a few key skill players via the same route. Arguably the Tar Heels' most impactful addition is South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez, who'll compete with Max Johnson for their starting quarterback opening. Lopez thrived last year for the Jaguars: 2,559 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, 465 rushing yards and seven more scores, but he'll make the leap to a Power Four program this season. The ACC is deep with quarterbacks in 2025 – and Lopez is highly-valued amongst that list. In On3Sports' ranking of the Top 10 ACC quarterbacks, Lopez slots in at seventh. "Bill Belichick's biggest free agent acquisition of the offseason is an exciting lefty, who also drew attention from SEC schools, when he decided this spring to leave South Alabama," Andy Staples wrote. "But those schools intended to develop Lopez as a potential 2026 starter, and North Carolina wanted him to take over right away." Eli Holstein, who slots in just behind Lopez, threaded UNC's defense in Chapel Hill last year. CJ Bailey, just one spot ahead of Lopez, helped NC State continue its long winning streak against North Carolina in 2024. Cade Klubnik should be the ACC's top quarterback – and one of the country's best. Darian Mensah transferred in from Tulane, Carson Beck played last year at Georgia, Kevin Jennings led SMU to its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, plus Haynes King returns for his sixth college football season. Johnson broke his leg in the Tar Heels' 2024 opener at Minnesota, paving the way for Conner Harrell to start. Jacolby Criswell shined and helped overcome Harrell's ineffectiveness, but Criswell is now at ETSU and Harrell at Charlotte. Lopez is all but guaranteed to start during Bill Belichick's first year as a college football coach. We'll see who Chapel Bill decides on as we quickly approach Week 1. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Gio Lopez tabbed seventh in On3 Sports' ACC quarterback rankings
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EA Sports College Football 26 includes major opt-out within UNC football program
College football fans and gamers were able to get access to EA Sports College Football 26 on Monday, as the game was available for early access for those who preordered the game. For fans who want to play as North Carolina, there is a noticeable omission from the game if you look on the sidelines in Chapel Hill. Head coach Bill Belichick is one of 12 coaches who declined to be in the game for this year's version Advertisement . Instead, UNC fans will notice a computer-generated "Hector Luna" roaming the Kenan Stadium sidelines. Joining Belichick amongst head coaches to decline invites: Colorado's Deion Sanders,Miami's (FL) Mario Cristobal, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Utah State's Bronco Mendenhall, Western Kentucky's Tyson Helton, Jacksonville State's Charles Kelly, Stanford's Frank Reich, UAB's Trent Dilfer, Louisiana-Monroe's Bryant Vincent, New Mexico's Jason Eck and Kent State's Mark Carney. This isn't anything unusual for Belichick, as he didn't give his likeness to the Madden franchise in past years of the game as well. Belichick hasn't coached in the NFL since 2024, but during games, Madden likes to reference dynasties, past history and other memorable moments to make gameplay more interesting. Advertisement Despite Belichick's long history of NFL success, highlighted by eight Super Bowl Championships and 17 AFC East Titles, 2025 will be his first as a college coach. North Carolina reshaped a large part of its projected fall 2025 roster through the transfer portal, landed commitments from several touted class of 2025 and 2026 recruits, plus stole commitments from other programs. Though EA Sports' CFB 26 release is an exciting moment for many sports fans and gamers across the country, it's likely the least of Belichick's worries right now. The Tar Heels are in desperate need of a return to relevancy, which Belichick has a strong capability to bring. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC football head coach Bill Belichick opts out of EA Sports College Football 26
CNET
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Unlock 30,000+ Movies and TV Shows for Free With This One Tool
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I added a concentration in film studies as part of my English and Comparative Literature degree. This choice exposed me to the marvelous world of film scholarship, adding to my already fervent love for movies. The decision also meant I was screening anywhere from four to seven movies each week for assignments and my honors thesis. The one platform that saved me throughout my semesters of frantic screenings was the streaming service Kanopy. Kanopy is an on-demand video platform that boasts a catalog of 30,000-plus titles, including classics, film noirs and award nominees. And unlike other streaming services like Netflix that are consistently raising their prices, Kanopy is still free. As a college student, I had free access to the platform with my university email address. The best part -- besides Kanopy being ad-free -- is that I didn't have to give up my account after I graduated; I'm still streaming its robust offerings for free thanks to my public library card. Below, I'll show you how you can sign up with Kanopy, and why it's worth it. Read more: 9 of the Best Netflix Alternatives to Entertain You How to create a Kanopy account With Kanopy, you can stream for free — without ads — movies, TV shows and documentaries. To create a Kanopy account, you can do the following: Go to and click Get Started . . The next window will ask if you're signing up with a university credential or a public library card. Select which option applies to you. You'll need to select your library system or university from the dropdown list. To find a library near you, share your location when prompted or search for your library by name, city or ZIP code. You can do the same when searching for your university. Hit Continue. Create your Kanopy account by filling out the requested fields (name, email address and password). Click Sign Up . . You will receive a verification email from kanopy@ Open the message, and click Verify My Email . . Start streaming. You'll need to select your library system or university from the dropdown list when creating a Kanopy account. Kanopy/Screenshot by CNET Are there limits to the number of films I can watch per month? Yes, Kanopy does not offer unlimited streaming. After signing up, you can stream up to 10 titles per month. Your 10 play credits will renew at the beginning of every calendar month. These credits do not carry over if you don't use them. Why is there a monthly limit? CNET Kanopy works on a pay-per-checkout model, meaning the public library system pays a small fee each time you check out a title. By limiting checkouts to 10 titles per month, libraries can ensure they stay on budget. Which films are offered on Kanopy? Kanopy catalog gives you access to over 30,000 titles, including: Award-winning foreign films Critically acclaimed movies A24 films Documentaries Classic films from the Criterion Collection Content from the Great Courses and PBS Festival indie or world cinema Storybooks Films and series for children Some notable standout films include Memento (2000), Donnie Darko (2001), Dial M for Murder (1954), and my personal favorite, Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019). If you're interested, you can read my commentary about why I love this film so much. Does Kanopy offer seasonal collections? Yes, Kanopy offers select seasonal and speciality collections. Kanopy's Holiday Collection is released each December and includes a slew of Christmas features and documentaries, and Yuletide classics. In October, Kanopy released its Fright Fest collection -- a catalog of Halloween favorites -- comprised of horror flicks, slashers, thrillers and more. The Fright Fest collections includes A24 favorites, creepy classics, cozy horror and so much more. Kanopy/Screenshot by CNET You should also explore our full rundown of the best movies on Max, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Plus, stream our favorite horror double-feature now on Netflix.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Belichick, UNC docuseries reportedly slated for Hulu after HBO Hard Knocks deal falls through
A docuseries following Bill Belichick's time at the University of North Carolina before his first season coaching the Tar Heels football team is reportedly slated to be released on Hulu. The release date has yet to be revealed, per Front Office Sports. EverWonder Studio is reportedly producing the series. The production company's portfolio includes the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing event, as well as NFL Christmas Day games on Netflix. Belichick and North Carolina were previously slated to be featured on the HBO series Hard Knocks. However, the deal fell apart after Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, demanded content approval and partial ownership of the show, per the New York Times. The Times also reported that Hudson had been speaking to EverWonder about producing the series while in talks with HBO. While the title of the show remains unknown, CBS Sports previously reported that Hudson's firm, Trouble Cub Enterprises, has trademarked several titles, including 'Chapel Bill (Bill's Version),' 'Do Your Job: (Bill's Version),' and 'No Days Off (Bill's Version)." The titles are all tied to nods to Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. After grabbing headlines with their 48-year age gap, Hudson made news again in June when she interrupted CBS's interview with Belichick to promote his book, "The Art of Winning." CBS correspondent Tony Dokoupil, who conducted the interview, described Hudson as a 'constant presence." When he asked Belichick how he met Hudson, she interrupted by saying, 'We're not talking about this." Belichick was hired by UNC in December after he failed to land a job in the NFL. Belichick's NFL coaching career was highlighted by his time with the New England Patriots, where he won six Super Bowl titles. He also won two Super Bowls as an assistant with the New York Giants. Belichick is now in charge of the Tar Heels after the program fired Mack Brown from the head coaching job after six years.
