Predicting the first-year records for FBS' 28 new head coaches

Posted Aug 14, 2012
Larry Fedora, North Carolina: Expect the offense to be more explosive under Fedora. The defense, long a strong point under Butch Davis, regressed to middle-of-the-pack last year. Vic Koenning is one of the nation's finest coordinators, but he'll be working with an inexperienced group. Predicted 2012 record: 8-4. (Sports Illustrated)

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