UNC football ranked 21st in Sporting News' way-too-early top 25 for 2020 season

Posted Jan 13, 2020
The momentum under Mack Brown is real. The Tar Heels enjoyed a winning season in his first year, and recruiting is ticking in the right direction again. Sam Howell set the FBS record for touchdown passes by a true freshman, and he should continue to evolve as a sophomore. The Tar Heels were the only team that challenged Clemson in the ACC in 2019. (Sporting News)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

UNC’s defensive line makes statement in revenge win against TCU
After allowing 111 rushing yards in the first half, UNC's defensive front held the Horned Frogs to 26 rushing yards on 22 attempts in the...
Tue Sep 1, 2026

UNC snap counts from win over TCU reveal numerous iron men
The numbers behind North Carolina Football's 15-10 win over TCU tell a story of two units with a lot of endurance. ACC Linebacker of the...
Tue Sep 1, 2026

UNC vs. TCU: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions
There’s still concern about how good this season is going to be for UNC Football. Still, the Tar Heels entered as a 9-point underdog and...
Tue Sep 1, 2026

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. TCU Postgame Breakdown
On this week's "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," hosts Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and Doc Kennedy break down what transpired in Dublin during UNC Football's surprising...
Tue Sep 1, 2026