Early 2026 North Carolina Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael Felder, Andrew Jones, and Noah Weiskopf of Tar Heel 247 to preview North Carolina's 2026 season.

The crew discusses year two of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill, the addition of Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator, and a new-look quarterback room as the Tar Heels try to avoid repeating last season's struggles. Plus, they break down a challenging ACC schedule and whether Belichick is already facing pressure to deliver results.

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(0:00) Vibes in Chapel Hill

(4:06) Transfer Portal

(5:14) Bobby Petrino

(8:40) Quarterbacks

(12:50) Offensive Line

(14:35) Offensive Breakouts

(19:40) Defensive Expectations

(25:05) Schedule Breakdown

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