14 Position Groups Under Pressure in the ACC for 2015

Posted Jul 2, 2015
North Carolina Defensive Line: Improving the defense was the top priority for coach Larry Fedora in the spring. Hiring Gene Chizik as the team’s new coordinator was a step in the right direction, and the former Auburn coach inherits six returning starters. Getting better play from the defense starts up front, as this unit has to stop the run better after giving up 240.5 yards per game in 2014. (Athlon Sports)

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