North Carolina might be looking for a way out of the ACC and into the SEC, and it may not be alone in that regard.

Through injuries and eligibility concerns, Ja'Qurious Conley has never stopped working toward a return to college football. This year, he gets his shot with the Charlotte 49ers.

Wide receiver Jordan Shipp has a limited resume as he steps into a leadership position at UNC, but after going to Providence Day School, he’s more than ready.

North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver accused a Virginia Tech assistant coach of attempting to recruit Eagles running back J'Mari Taylor from the sideline during a game.

There’s energy gathering in the subtropical heat of Chapel Hill. It remains to be seen whether this energy will amount to anything; forecasts still vary wildly, and more data is needed. Either way, we’ll be watching closely. More from tarheelblog.com:

That number dropped exponentially less than an hour later when N.C. State capped off the preseason media event, with only a couple dozen reporters remaining. The Wolfpack, however, didn't seem miffed by the lack of fanfare.

North Carolina's receiving corps lost does not have a lot of experience coming back and that could be a huge problem. UNC will not have leading receiver JJ Jone

Patriots Legend Joins Pat McAfee on ESPN for Bill Belichick’s UNC Coaching Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The presence of six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick has already brought plenty of added attention to the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.