Game Plan: UNC Heads West Looking For a Win

The Tar Heels returned to the hardwood in Cherokee this past weekend, again in search of chemistry and identity as the season nears. After a second public intrasquad scrimmage, they now turns to playing a different group, even if just in an exhibition. The consensus #1 recruit in this year's freshman class AJ Dybantsa and his BYU teammates await the Tar Heels on Friday. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell per usual, with Justin Jackson alongside in a starring role to discuss what they've learned and what they expect this coming week. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina headed to the western part of the state for a autograph session and scrimmage held in Cherokee. Hubert Davis’s team showcased a new look offense and outside shooting on Saturday afternoon in front of a packed house. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to highlight his thoughts and takeaways on the action as the Tar Heels ramp up to scrimmage BYU on Friday night. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two North Carolina bookend fumbles told the story of the California 21-18 win over the Tar Heels, the last coming as UNC’s Nathan Leacock was poised to score the potential game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join Tommy Ashley to dissect the loss - highlighting the definite positives and critiquing the continuing issues Bill Belichick’s team has while searching for a P4 win. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's coverage from North Carolina's 3-1 win over NC State at the Battle of the DBAP to close the fall baseball season for the Tar Heels. The first segment of this podcast is Inside the Lines with Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley followed by head coach Scott Forbes postgame press conference, both from the field in Durham. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a preview of North Carolina's trip to face California. After a tumultuous open week at home, Bill Belichick's Heels look to find a win out west and bring some positivity to the program. Barnes and Staples break down both sides of the ball highlighting angles of attack for Carolina's offense and defense and what needs to happen to see the success and improvement the coaching staff continues preach each week. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley discuss the latest in North Carolina football recruiting including a 2027 decommitment from in-state running back Amir Brown. Callahan and Ashley break down the approach to high school recruiting and the challenges and changes Bill Belichick and his coaching staff have continued to work on during their first 10 months in Chapel Hill. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels needed a big man. Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar fit the bill and he long with James Brown, Zayden High and High Point transfer Ivan Matlekovic give Davis and staff size in the paint and options. Inside Carolina’s roundtable crew of Rob Harrington, Greg Barnes and Riley Davis join host Tommy Ashley for a comprehensive preview of the Tar Heel bigs and wrap this three-part series with final roster grades for the 2025-26 season. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bye weeks are normally a time to get healthy, change things up with scheme and evaluate personnel. In North Carolina’s case, the past several days have been anything but that as an inferno of chaos erupted around Bill Belichick’s program ultimately culminating in the administration and Belichick himself issuing statements on Wednesday night to try and quell the noise. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Greg Barnes sort through the happenings of the past several days and discuss possible paths to success for 2025 and beyond. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As North Carolina’s fall baseball season comes to a close, Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley chats with UNC head coach Scott Forbes about his team’s progress over the past month and the emergence of key contributors heading into 2026. Forbes and Ashley discuss the pitching staff and how freshmen and transfers will play a vital role across the board when the season starts in February. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After opening with what Mitch Mason means to the Carolina program, former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis react to Bill Belichick reportedly putting a ban in place of UNC social media accounts posting about the Patriots before the adults in the room had to step up to put an end to that to highlight Drake Maye's rise as a franchise quarterback. Then, the duo discusses the Clemson loss and assess their level of shock that the floor for this team seems to be much lower than anybody could have initially expected. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.