UNC Football Moves Up In Both National Polls

Posted Sep 12, 2021
On the strength of North Carolina’s one-sided victory Saturday over Georgia State, the Tar Heels moved up three slots in the top 20 in both national polls. The Tar Heels moved from No. 24 to No. 21 in the AP poll and from No. 22 to No. 19 in the coaches poll after their 59-17 victory over the Panthers. UNC is a 10-point favorite Saturday against Virginia. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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