# UNC Tar Heels football preseason training camp

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unc-tar-heels-football-preseason-training-camp
> Updated: 2026-08-14T17:12:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels football team is currently conducting its preseason training camp in preparation for the 2026 season. During the seventh preseason practice, head coach Bill Belichick emphasized the importance of fundamentals, while the program announced that defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave.

As the camp entered its third week, Coach Belichick identified linebacker Peyton Seelmann, defensive back Tre Miller, and offensive lineman Shaq McRoy as standout performers at the top of the depth chart. The team is preparing for its season opener, which is scheduled to take place on August 29 in Dublin, Ireland.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: UNC football coach Bill Belichick highlights preseason standouts

UNC head football coach Bill Belichick highlighted standouts Peyton Seelmann, Tre Miller, and Shaq McRoy during a preseason press conference as the team prepares for its season opener in Dublin.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-highlights-preseason-standouts

### 2026-08-06: UNC Tar Heels football kicks off preseason camp with player interviews

UNC Tar Heels held their seventh preseason practice, with player interviews and Coach Bill Belichick outlining progress; transfer WR Trech Kekahuna highlighted his “dog mentality,” and defensive coordinator Ste

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unc-tar-heels-football-kicks-off-preseason-camp-with-player-interviews

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