North Carolina Football: Way-too-early look at the 2022 Tar Heels

Posted Jan 20, 2022
North Carolina is coming off a disappointing season in 2021, but it will have a clean slate in 2022. The Tar Heels will be replacing key offensive players like Sam Howell and Ty Chandler. Their defense should also be completely transformed under new defensive coordinator Gene Chizik. Here’s a look ahead at what UNC might look like moving forward. (Saturday Road)

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