Six-time defending champion Clemson leads all schools with eight players on the 27-member 2021 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced Tuesday, while North Carolina junior quarterback Sam Howell was chosen the ACC Preseason Player of the Year. Preseason honors were…
Clemson Favored to Win ACC, But Who’s 2nd?
Clemson is an overwhelming preseason favorite to claim its seventh consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference football title, according to a preseason poll of 147 media voters. The Tigers, who posted a 10-2 record last season while earning a postseason playoff berth for the…
Tar Heels Land Top NC Prospect
When Mack Brown returned to Chapel Hill he talked about the importance of keeping top North Carolina talent in state. He has been successful thus far, and continues the trend with the signing of four-star running back Omarion Hampton. The…
Sam Howell Signs Partnership Deal with Bojangles
Tar Heel star quarterback Sam Howell has inked his first endorsement deal. Wednesday after completing his ACC Kickoff media duties, the Heisman hopeful announced via instagram that his first brand partner under the new name, image and likeness rules is…
UNC Launches Group Licensing Program for Current Athletes
The University of North Carolina and The Brandr Group (TBG) have launched the first-ever Group Licensing Program for current NCAA student-athletes. The initiative extends new opportunities for all Tar Heels to profit from using their Name, Image and Likeness and builds…
College GameDay is Coming to Charlotte
ESPN announced Tuesday that College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will broadcast live from Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sept. 4 for the Week 1 game between Clemson and Georgia in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. The show…
Duke Athletics Venues Return to Full Capacity in 2021-22
Duke Athletics announced Tuesday that venues will return to full capacity during the upcoming academic year. The announcement was made in conjunction with the sale of football season tickets for the 2021 season. Should state, local or campus regulations related to…
Three Kickoff Times Set for 2021 Duke Football Campaign
Three Duke football games for the 2021 campaign now have kickoff times set with North Carolina A&T, Northwestern and Louisville starting at 8 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively. The Blue Devils will hold their home opener against the…
Carolina Football Receives Times and TV Info for Five 2021 Games
Carolina football received times and TV info for five more of its games in 2021. The season will kick off on Friday, Sept. 3 at Virginia Tech at 6 p.m. on ESPN. The home opener versus Georgia State on Saturday,…
ACC Player of the Year Predictions
This week Carolina Blitz participated in the annual ACC football media day held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The two day event featured some of the best players in all of college football, regardless of conference. Players and head coaches gave…