UNC Listed as Dark-Horse Playoff Contender for 2016 College Football Season

Posted Jan 14, 2016
But there is reason for optimism in Chapel Hill. The Heels return 14 starters, although they must replace Marquise Williams, who threw for 3,072 yards and 24 touchdowns while adding 948 yards and 13 scores on the ground. However, likely new starter Mitch Trubisky is a seasoned backup who pushed Williams hard for the job as a freshman and sophomore. (Bleacher Report)

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