UNC football previews 2026 running backs group ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels are gearing up for the 2026 football season with a focus on their running backs. Returning is leading rusher Demon June, who had 464 yards and two touchdowns last season, alongside second leading rusher Benjamin Hall. The team also adds transfer Kaleb Jackson from LSU and freshman Crew Davis, though questions remain about their overall productivity. As the Tar Heels prepare under new coach Bobby Petrino, the effectiveness of this group will be critical given concerns about their quarterback situation.
- •Demon June returns as the leading rusher for UNC.
- •Benjamin Hall contributed 274 rushing yards last season.
- •UNC adds transfer Kaleb Jackson from LSU.
- •Freshman Crew Davis had 1,653 yards in high school.
- •Questions persist about the running backs' overall effectiveness.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — UNC Football 2026 Position Preview: Running Backs
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