Rece Verhoff returns to UNC football for fifth season

UNC football kicker Rece Verhoff is set to return for a fifth season, announced on August 5. A recent court ruling grants athletes from the 2022 high school class an extra year of eligibility, allowing Verhoff to take advantage of the NCAA's new age-based 'five-for-five' rule. Verhoff previously played three seasons at Marshall before joining UNC, where he tallied 77 points in 2025, making 19 of 23 field goals and a program-record 57-yard field goal. The NCAA plans to appeal the court's decision, which could affect future eligibility for some players.

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