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IC Daily: UNC's Belichick and Staff On the Clock Jan 05, 2026

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Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina's transfer portal work to date. UNC has landed quarterback Billy Edwards, Jr. and three more pieces on the offensive side of the ball and the work continues for a coaching staff trying to improve from a rough 2025. As Barnes and Ashley discuss, the narratives and rationale from the previous offseason are off the table as Bill Belichick and GM Michael Lombardi have been on campus for 13 months thus far. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coast to Coast: UNC Defense Lacking in ACC Play Jan 05, 2026

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The New Year was unkind to North Carolina Basketball as they opened conference play with a 1-1 split last week. While UNC has been statistically good defensively thus far this year, veteran guards this week exploited the Tar Heels in a major way. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to break down the truth while also keeping context at the forefront. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria in Cary, an award-winning, go-to local pizza spot for game days, catering, family meals, events, and more. They've been serving Tar Heel fans for over twenty years. Pickup, delivery, or dine in. More info at https://www.salviospizza.com. The Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark. http://AlexSwire-Clark.com We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reaction: Former Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards, Jr. Commits to UNC Jan 04, 2026

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Inside Carolina football analyst Jason Staples and recruiting expert Don Callahan join Tommy Ashley to discuss the commitment of QB Billy Edwards, Jr. to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Edwards began his career at Wake Forest and following a redshirt season, headed to Maryland for three years before spending 2025 in Wisconsin. Staples offers his breakdown of Edwards's skill set and what he could potentially bring to UNC. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Postgame: Mustangs Run Past UNC, 97-83 Jan 03, 2026

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North Carolina's first trip to SMU was an experience the Tar Heels would like to forget. Behind light's out shooting from all over the court, the Mustangs blitzed the Tar Heels 97-83 in Moody Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Boopi Miller's 27 points led the home team while Seth Trimble's 22 led four Heels in double figures. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by former Tar Heel Dewey Burke to break down the loss and what Carolina can do to correct the problems exposed by SMU. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: Why Not UNC? Jan 02, 2026

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Despite historically being one of the worst programs in college football, Indiana will play in the College Football Playoff final four next week. The Hoosiers, under Curt Cignetti, have parlayed the new era of the sport into a new era of excellence and the program is poised to win a national championship - again - in FOOTBALL. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley highlight that run and ask 'Why Not Carolina?' on this edition. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts - Two Years In Dec 31, 2025

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Chancellor Lee Roberts has been on the job at the University of North Carolina for nearly two years and in that time, the landscape of college athletics has changed dramatically. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the past two years of Roberts’s tenure, the decisions made and the decisions ahead. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Postgme: Wilson Takes Over, Leads UNC's 79-66 Win Over FSU Dec 31, 2025

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With North Carolina's offense struggling and visiting Florida State muddying up the game, Caleb Wilson took over on both ends of the floor, pushing the Heels to a lead they would not relinquish. Wilson's 22 points and 16 rebounds led the way with Kyan Evans dropping 15 on five threes in the 79-66 win. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to break down UNC's first ACC win and the key moments and takeaways from the night. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: FSU-UNC, Three Balls and New Coaches Dec 30, 2025

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Carolina’s ACC season begins with a Florida State team very different from what the Seminoles have been in years past. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley preview the matchup and dig into what makes this FSU team so different, both on the court and on the sidelines. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: A Very Different ACC Ahead for UNC Dec 29, 2025

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Inside Carolina's senior reporter joins Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to look into the conference slate ahead and how a very different ACC awaits the Tar Heels in Hubert Davis's fifth season. Barnes details the strength of the league - especially after a disastrous 2024-25 for its members. UNC opens with Florida State on Tuesday night in the Smith Center. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coast to Coast: Conference Play Begins for UNC Dec 29, 2025

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North Carolina has completed the non-conference portion of their schedule with a 12-1 record and ranked 12th in the AP Poll. The Tar Heels now begin play in a stronger but navigable ACC hoping to build on the momentum they created until now. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to look ahead to conference play and consider how UNC may figure into the mix. The Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark. http://AlexSwire-Clark.com. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria in Cary, an award-winning, go-to local pizza spot for game days, catering, family meals, events, and more. They've been serving Tar Heel fans for over twenty years. Pickup, delivery, or dine in. More info at https://www.salviospizza.com. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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