Primetime for UNC Football, Seth Trimble's Sweet Move, Basketball & Football Recruiting Visits
Plus: Michael Jordan at Kenan Stadium? Meet Kyan Evans, a basketball reunion, Roy Williams honored, Olympic sports' dominant weekend, and more
The long wait is over. UNC Football kicks off the Bill Belichick era in primetime tonight. Dozens of recruits and commits will be on hand, and maybe Michael Jordan, too. We’ve also got men’s and women’s basketball updates, Seth Trimble’s entrepreneurial venture, Olympic sports news and scores, and more.
Football
It’s finally here. Tonight, Bill Belichick will coach his first game as the Tar Heels’ head football coach, a sentence I never thought I’d write in a million years.
UNC Football historian and GoHeels.com feature writer Lee Pace described what this moment means much better than I could in his recent Extra Points column “On The Clock”…
“The long-awaited season opener happens 262 days after Belichick was hired as the Tar Heels' new coach, bringing a resume that includes 333 total head coaching wins and eight Super Bowl rings (six as the head coach with the New England Patriots and two as defensive coordinator with the New York Giants). Those days have been filled with Belichick hiring a staff of coaches and support personnel; scouting and recruiting a roster that includes 70 new players…“
If you’re having trouble keeping tabs on the newest Tar Heels this football season, be sure to check out the 2025 UNC Football Digital Yearbook, complete with rosters, player and coach bios, records, award winners, and more.
The Tar Heels will begin the Belichick era dressed in appropriately conservative fashion wearing their classic uniform of blue helmets, blue jerseys, and white pants. The UNC Football equipment team even teased us with seeing a custom UNC hoodie for Bill Belichick, cutoff sleeves and all, in the Instagram uniform reveal video below:
Speaking of teases…will we see Michael Jordan in the house Monday night? Per Adam Smith of Inside Carolina, a Jordan appearance has been rumored so stay tuned.
As far as what to expect on the football field, it’s impossible to say. TCU is favored by 3.5 points and brings a high-powered passing attack to Chapel Hill, while the Tar Heels have a completely new roster and coaching staff, albeit led by arguably the greatest football coach of all time. I guess we’ll find out at 8:00 Monday night.
And while UNC Football aspires to the upper echelon of college football, traditional powers Georgia and Alabama’s stadiums are actually modeled after Kenan Stadium, which opened in 1927:
In the NFL, former UNC linebacker/quarterback Chazz Surratt was signed to the Seattle Seahawks’ active roster after being released by the San Francisco 49ers during final roster cutdowns. The Niners may regret that move later this season.
Running back Javonte Williams tops the Dallas Cowboys’ initial depth chart after being traded from Denver during the offseason.
And former Tar Heel wide receiver Antoine Green announced his retirement from football due to a spinal cord injury suffered last year:
Football Recruiting
As for future Tar Heels, class of 2026 commit Aveon Williams put up the biggest numbers among Carolina football recruits this weekend, with three touchdowns, 100-plus receiving yards, and a big-time interception. At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, and all that athleticism it will be interesting to see how Bill Belichick utilizes him in Chapel Hill.
For other scores and stats, read how all the Carolina football recruits fared this weekend, courtesy of Don Callahan at Inside Carolina.
And here’s the list of UNC football commits and highly rated recruits expected to attend the game:
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