ESPN ACC preseason football power rankings

Posted Aug 10, 2015
Fall camps are up and running throughout the ACC, and a few things have changed since we last compiled our power rankings. 10. North Carolina Tar Heels: We love the Tar Heels' offense, which should be terrific this season. But how much progress can Gene Chizik make in Year 1 on defense? UNC is just starting to install the bulk of its Tampa 2 scheme, so there is a lot of ground left to cover. (ESPN.com)

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