en-us SportSpyder - The Latest North Carolina Tar Heels Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/news Nicholas Faulkner- Getty Images 2026 is a special season for Tar Heel football as it is the 100th anniversary of their home stadium. On Wednesday evening, the Tar Heels announced how they will be honoring that this season in a variety of different ways. A logo for the 100th anniversary was debuted earlier today and, according to a release from the program, will be available on merchandise and other commemorative items. This is a really nice touch from the program and will certainly be... Thu, 14 May 2026 01:04:12 GMT Anthony Pagnotta https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56613059 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56613059 false false The class of 2026's No. 79 overall prospect, Kevin Thomas, has committed to the Tar Heels. Thu, 14 May 2026 01:27:48 GMT Brandon Jenkins https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56613160 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56613160 false false As new head coach Michael Malone continues to build his first season roster, the former Denver Nuggets head coach added to the Tar Heels 2026 recruiting class with the addition of four star small forward Kevin Thomas. Thomas according to 247sports is ranked as the 79th overall player, 32nd small forward, and 13th best player […] Wed, 13 May 2026 23:55:08 GMT Brandon Griffin https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56612571 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56612571 false false On3 It was announced reported earlier this week that Michael Malone and the Tar Heels would host a four-star small forward in the 2026 class, by the name of Kevin Thomas, as they continued to fill out the roster for the upcoming season. Thomas was on campus today for his official visit to UNC, and has committed to play for North Carolina for the upcoming season, becoming the first high school prospect to commit to the UNC program under Michael Malone, who was hired back in April. Thomas is a... Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:31 GMT Joshua Marlow https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611727 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611727 false false The Tar Heels land a four-star recruit on the same day they host the former SEC commit. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:49:25 GMT Logan Lazarczyk https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611341 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611341 false false UNC football has several things planned to celebrate the 100th season at Kenan Stadium, including throwback jerseys. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:42:56 GMT Rodd Baxley https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611251 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611251 false false The 2026 UNC football season will be the 100th in which the Tar Heels have called Kenan Stadium home, and the program is prepared to celebrate the historic venue with several upgrades and enhancements this fall. Two new video boards will be installed above each end zone, with both measuring 31.5 feet high by 106.5 […] The post appeared first on . Wed, 13 May 2026 21:37:31 GMT Michael Koh https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611189 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611189 false false Class of 2026 SF Kevin Thomas took a visit to UNC on Wednesday and committed while there. This is great news for the Tar Heels who continue to fill out the r... Wed, 13 May 2026 21:34:33 GMT Locked On Tar Heels https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611143 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56611143 false false Carolina Football will celebrate the 100th season of Kenan Stadium during the 2026 season with a series of special events, facility enhancements and fan experiences. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:01:13 GMT UNC Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610749 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610749 true false North Carolina landed a commitment from four-star forward Kevin Thomas on Wednesday. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:59 GMT Noah Weiskopf https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610744 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610744 false false Get 50% off a one-year VIP sub at TarHeel247.com (limited time only): https://tinyurl.com/2j3nstrmLike us on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/52w8fr9wFollow AJ ... Wed, 13 May 2026 20:50:33 GMT Heel Report - Presented by TarHeel247 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610607 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610607 false false Carolina football will celebrate the 100th season of Kenan Stadium during the 2026 season with a series of special events, facility enhancements and fan experiences to honor 100 years of one of the most picturesque athletic venues in the country. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:16 GMT Justin Wilson https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610461 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56610461 false false Notre Dame's "social membership" in the ACC appears to be working much better for the Irish than for the conference and its members. It's time for the ACC to insist on all or nothing for the Irish. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:06:40 GMT Mike DeCourcy https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56609366 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56609366 false false A major shakeup in the recruitment of one of the top DL in the state of Florida Wed, 13 May 2026 18:12:56 GMT Zach Blostein https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56608716 https://sportspyder.com/cf/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/articles/56608716 true false