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Inside UNC Field Hockey’s Ongoing Eligibility Fight, Erin Matson Joins | Inside Carolina Interviews Sep 17, 2026

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UNC Field Hockey head coach Erin Matson joined Inside Carolina for an exclusive discussion surrounding Dani Mendez, Ryleigh Heck and Sietske Bruning joining a lawsuit this week in the quest to gain a fifth year of eligibility in Chapel Hill. The three Tar Heel standouts joined the Indiana lawsuit - UNC football kicker Rece Verhoff is also a part of this case - in an effort to fight the NCAA on its home turf. Heck testified in the hearing as 97 athletes attempt to have their college careers extended.

IC's Spencer Haskell and Tommy Ashley spoke to Matson at length about the long process that had origins in April 2026 and still remains undecided as North Carolina's regular season continues.

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Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.”

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Time for UNC to Move Forward - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football Sep 17, 2026

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Ahead of North Carolina's visit to Clemson on Saturday, it has been another chaotic time off the field and Thursday's news that the recent internal investigation has concluded is the topic of today's show with Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley.

Barnes and Ashley discuss the findings, the fallout and the additional news of player suspensions following a traffic incident in Chapel Hill on Tuesday night.

The IC duo discusses Bill Belichick's learning process over the past 20 months and how the recent developments can change the arc of the NFL champion's tenure at UNC moving forward.

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Climbing the Pro Baseball Ladder - Former Diamond Heel Kane Kepley On His Journey | Inside Carolina Interviews | Baseball Sep 17, 2026

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Former North Carolina Tar Heel Kane Kepley is climbing the pro ranks in the Chicago Cubs organization after being drafted in the second round (56th pick overall) in the 2025 Major League Draft. Kepley's 2026 season is one of the best in recent minor league memory in key areas - league leading 70 stolen bases, 5th most walks in a season since 2005, second most runs scored since 2005 - and his AA Knoxville Smokies remain alive in the Southern League playoffs.

Kepley joined Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to talk about his journey from Salisbury to Liberty to North Carolina to the Cubs organization, and his lasting memories of his time in Chapel Hill.

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UNC, The NCAA and the Fight for Eligibility - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football and Field Hockey Sep 16, 2026

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Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the NCAA's decision to fight eligibility claims for student athletes in the 2022 class and the impact on colleges and universities with players involved in the lawsuits. Barnes highlights the past history of the current eligibility rules and how the new era of college athletics - NIL, transfer portal, COVID, etc - have impacted the landscape.

The IC duo brings in the limbo aspect of the court cases that continue to wind through the court system as the fall sports season plays on with those athletes sitting on the sidelines awaiting a verdict on their status.

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Malone's UNC Work So Far - Rob's Basketball Show | Inside Carolina | College Basketball Sep 16, 2026

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Inside Carolina basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to assess the work done by head coach Michael Malone as North Carolina inches closer to the start of the 2026-27 season. Harrington and Ashley look at the current roster along with high school recruiting and alumni connections during the first five months of Malone's tenure, highlighting the highs and lows in those areas.

The IC duo also points to the win/loss column, discussing year one expectations and what the future holds for the Carolina program if all goes according to the plan set forth when Malone was hired to replace Hubert Davis last spring.

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Is Good, Good Enough for UNC at Clemson? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football Sep 15, 2026

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Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for an early look at North Carolina's trip to Death Valley to face Clemson on Saturday. UNC rolls in 2-0 on the young season while the Tigers were routed by LSU in week one and slipped past Georgia Southern in week two.

Is playing good, good enough to move the needle forward for Bill Belichick's team? Or is a win necessary to keep the good will and positive momentum heading into another bye week prior to an elite Notre Dame team coming to town? Barnes and Ashley take sides in discussing those questions and more in this edition.

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UNC, Malone Recruiting Elite Targets - Coast to Coast | Inside Carolina | College Basketball Sep 14, 2026

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Since he took over in April, UNC Head Coach Michael Malone has been relentless in his search for high-level talent to add to the program. This weekend, the Tar Heels hosted their first weekend of official visits for the 2027 high school class by entertaining two of the top ten players available.

Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to discuss how the Tar Heels have reinserted themselves into the national conversation under a new staff.

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UNC Checks the Boxes in Win over ETSU - The Day After | Inside Carolina Analysis | College Football Sep 13, 2026

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Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's 35-3 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. Carolina's win pushing the Heels to 2-0 on the season with a trip to Clemson's Death Valley looming on Saturday.

Ashley takes Staples and Sanders through the ETSU win from the pregame items for success discussed in last week's Game Plan with each of the five metrics discussed in detail from Billy Edwards, Jr.'s performance and efficiency in the passing game wrapping with a look at the youth and depth player performances on the defensive side of the ball.

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The Effects of Saturday's UNC FB Recruiting Ban? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football Sep 11, 2026

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Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a discussion of North Carolina's recruiting ban for Saturday's home opener in Kenan Stadium against East Tennessee State. Callahan explains the violation and the penalty and the reasons behind the recruiting rules in effect across college football.

Callahan and Ashley also dig into Carolina's situation and whether or not missing a home game will have an adverse effect on the Tar Heels' recruiting going foward.

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UNC's Keys to Success vs ETSU - The Game Plan | Inside Carolina | College Football Sep 11, 2026

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Inside Carolina football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's home opener against East Tennessee State on Saturday in Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels are a heavy favorite against the visiting Buccaneers but Bill Belichick's team cannot discount the explosive offense and talented skill players on that side of the ball and the individual matchups should make for interesting theater on Saturday.

Staples breaks down his keys to success - beyond the scoreboard - both defensively and on offense where Carolina spent much of their win over TCU doing just enough to maintain and ultimately win that game in Ireland. Efficiency in the passing game from Billy Edwards, Jr. and getting as many players across the roster quality snaps will be items to watch for as UNC looks to go 2-0 on the season.

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