UNC Ranked 23rd in Preseason Football Coaches Poll

Posted Jul 31, 2014
The third season of the Larry Fedora era will begin with the Tar Heels ranked in the top 25 of the Amway Coaches Poll. It marks the first time since 2010 UNC has been ranked in the coaches poll to start the season. The Heels check in at #23. UNC is one of three ACC teams and the only Coastal Division team included in the rankings. Florida State is #1 with 56 first place votes and Clemson is #16. (Tar Heel Blog)

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