Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"I feel like this team is a lot closer," Shipp said. Main Takeaways and ReactionsSep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) signals firts down in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. It's another off-field distraction that could prove too much and derail the Tar Heels' entire operation. The Tar Heels didn't have the pieces in place to build out a well-thought-out plan. That showed on the field, as North Carolina was outmatched in most of its games, leading to a 4-8 record.