UNC Football Begins The Season At No. 21 In Associated Press Top 25

Posted Aug 14, 2023
North Carolina is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 football poll for the third time in four seasons. The Tar Heels are No. 21 in the poll, released Monday, the lowest preseason poll appearances in Mack Brown’s second stint in Chapel Hill after being ranked No. 18 in 2020 and No. 10 in 2021. The Tar Heels are No. 20 in the preseason coaches poll. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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