# Underdog to ACC Threat | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

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Podcast: [North Carolina Tar Heels Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-carolina-tar-heels-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568897)
Published: 2026-07-18T20:10:07+00:00
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North Carolina’s football team is hungry for redemption after a brutal 4-win season, and their star defensive lineman Melkart Abou-Jaoude is leading the charge. Once a walk-on at Delaware who worked bagels to chase his dream, Abou-Jaoude now thrives as one of the ACC’s top sack threats — and he’s got his eyes on the NFL. Drawing wisdom from a Super Bowl-winning coach, he’s laser-focused on simplicity, consistency, and playing hard every snap. With the team poised to prove they’re more than their record, Abou-Jaoude’s grit and game plan could be the spark that lights up the new season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39703bc75f42edcd

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