2026 ACC college football preview, predictions, top transfers and more

Posted Jul 7, 2026
Bill Belichick bears the burden of proof, but it's not hard to see potential if UNC's defense is a top-40 unit and Bobby Petrino engineers at least average output. But for reasons good or bad, the Tar Heels will likely be a main character early in the season again: They face TCU in Ireland in Week 0, visit Clemson in Week 3, and host Notre Dame in Week 5. (ESPN)

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