UNC opens as top challenger to Clemson in early odds to claim 2021 ACC football title

Posted May 17, 2021
UNC’s ascension under coach Mack Brown into an ACC contender and relevant player nationally has shown up in the early odds for next college football season. The Tar Heels opened as the top candidate to challenge Clemson, the reigning champion six times over and league standard bearer. Led by quarterback Sam Howell, UNC returns 18 of 22 starters. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

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