Tar Heels' Bowl Destination Could Have Orange Tint

Posted Dec 4, 2020
North Carolina’s loss to Notre Dame last week was the third defeat in nine games for the Tar Heels, but they actually moved up two spots to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff poll. Not only did the Heels get that little positive jolt, but they’re now positioned to possibly end up in the Orange Bowl. They’d have to earn their way in while getting a little bit of help, though. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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