North Carolina Tar Heels: CFN College Football Preview 2021

Posted Aug 5, 2021
Sam Howell might be the top quarterback off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft, the defense is loaded with soon-to-be All-ACC stars, and there’s a whole lot of talented depth to go along with the veterans. And there’s no Clemson on the slate. There’s still a prove it factor, though, considering North Carolina lost to Florida State and Virginia last season. (MSN.com)

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