2021 college football rankings: UNC ranked 9th by CBS Sports, 11th by USA Today
Posted Jan 17, 2021
CBS Sports (ranked 9th): The Tar Heels were one of the most entertaining teams in 2020. It's about to get better in 2021. Quarterback Sam Howell is a Heisman contender. USA Today (ranked 11th): The progression under Mack Brown has been faster than expected. Entering his third season, the Tar Heels are coming off an impressive Orange Bowl performance.
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