UNC moves up in Top 25 football polls after big win against South Carolina

Posted Sep 5, 2023
After an impressive victory over South Carolina, North Carolina jumped four spots to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 football poll. The Tar Heels, who were No. 21 in the preseason poll and won their opener 31-17, could only advance so far since only three teams ahead of them in the preseason poll lost. UNC moved up four spots to No. 16 in the Coaches Poll. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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