Reaction: UNC Sack Leader Beau Atkinson Entering Transfer Portal

North Carolina faces UCF in a critical game for Bill Belichick and staff for a variety of reasons. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and guest Trey Edge join host Tommy Ashley to dissect the matchup, discuss what the Tar Heels must find on offense and how the defense can disrupt a Knights offense that wants to spread the field and score in bunches. 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.

In the first episode of a new preview series examining UNC Basketball's 2025-26 roster, host Tommy Ashley is joined by Sherrell McMillan, Evan Rogers, and Rob Harrington to do a deep dive into every position group, beginning with the guards. 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.

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's 41-6 win over Richmond as the team returned home to Kenan Stadium. They discuss a defense that looks like it's improving, a defensive line that has outperformed expectations, question if Gio Lopez has the makings of a P4 quarterback that can find success and much more. 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.

Playing down to the level of competition has plagued North Carolina football for years but so far this season, specifically the past two weeks, the Tar Heel defense has been stout. For the first time since 2012, UNC kept an opponent out of the end zone for two straight weeks and in yesterday’s performance, that success contributed to a 41-6 win over the Richmond Spiders. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley breaking down both sides of the ball, highlighting the highs and pinpointing the lows and concerns moving forward. 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 looks to improve in all facets of the game and the visiting Richmond Spiders will provide that opportunity Saturday at 3:30pm in Kenan Stadium. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to answer viewer questions and breakdown what to expect from the UNC offense and defense in game three of the young 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.

With the changing dynamics across college athletics placing more pressure on head coaches, general managers are becoming the 'norm', and not just in football and basketball.  UNC's Carter Hicks, a lifelong Tar Heel, handles that role for Scott Forbes and his North Carolina team and as he discusses with Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent, adaptability and juggling the many aspects of the program are keys to keep the Diamond Heel success rolling along. 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 football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina football recruiting. Callahan highlights recent UNC commitments including J.B. Shabazz, a massive flip win for the UNC staff. In the second half of the show, Greg Barnes joins Callahan and Ashley to discuss the impact of the new NCAA rules and regulations surrounding NIL, rev share and the continued chaos on the college athletic landscape. 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.

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's 20-3 win over Charlotte for Bill Belichick's first win at the collegiate level. They discuss an offense that lacks explosion, Gio Lopez bouncing back at the quarterback position and much more. 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.

UNC Basketball continues to do many of the same things that have made it successful for over 100 years, hosting elite prospects for official on-campus visits. Simultaneously, Tar Heel basketball players are making headlines in new ways, unveiling some incredible business partnerships afforded them by the new NIL culture surrounding college sports. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to help you digest all of the above in this episode of the Coast to Coast. 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's trip to Charlotte was not flashy, but it was perhaps a glimpse into what style of football the Tar Heels will play under the tutelage of head coach Bill Belichick. Carolina scored first with a Gio Lopez bomb to Chris Culliver and from there, it was a grind on both sides of the ball leading to a 20-3 win over the Niners. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley to dissect what occurred in Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday night across all three phases of the game. 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.