UNC ranked 8th in Phil Steele's 2021 college football rankings

Posted Mar 4, 2021
With the bulk of their defense back as well as All-American candidate Sam Howell at quarterback, the Tar Heels have to feel good about their chances in the ACC's Coastal Division this fall. We often talk about championship windows for programs who don't annually seize Top 10-level talent on the recruiting trail and North Carolina fits that bill in 2021. (247 Sports)

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