5 sleepers that could crash the 2016 College Football Playoff

Posted Aug 3, 2016
North Carolina: For the Tar Heels, their whole season likely comes down to two things: How does QB Mitch Trubisky handle the adjustment after taking over for Marquise Williams? And can they defeat Georgia in their season opener or Florida State on Oct. 1 to set up what could be a "win-and-you're-in" playoff scenario in the ACC Championship game? (FOX Sports)

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