Picking the best college football team in each state entering 2016 Posted Aug 16, 2016 State pride is on the line across the nation every season and these teams are the ones with the upper hand as 2016 kicks into gear. North Carolina: North Carolina -- Coming off a school-record 11 wins with an offense that averaged more than 40 points per game, the Tar Heels have asserted themselves as the team to beat in the state. (CBS Sports)