Five bowl games mentioned in 11 UNC projections; Two lead the way

Posted Nov 29, 2021
Projections from 11 college football experts are across the board, but the most common prediction is for UNC to play in the Pinstripe Bowl for the first time. The game is at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29. There are three projections that the Tar Heels will play in Charlotte at the Carolina Panthers’ stadium (Duke’s Mayo Bowl) at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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