UNC Football Ranks 25th in CBS Sports' Early Top 25

Posted Jan 15, 2020
25. North Carolina - The only team in the regular-season to challenge Clemson has plenty to look forward to in year two under Mack Brown. Plenty of momentum supplied by quarterback Sam Howell's performance in the Military Bowl (three passing touchdowns). The offense should be loaded with running both backs and the top three receivers returning. (CBS Sports)

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