USA Today college football 2016 ACC preview

Posted Aug 8, 2016
Games of the year: North Carolina vs. Georgia (in Atlanta), Sept. 3. UNC will still have its doubters, though any pundits sitting on the fence will jump on the bandwagon should the Tar Heels pull off the upset in Georgia’s backyard. Top newcomers: UNC DB Myles Dorn. An already impressive defensive backfield adds another talented piece in the four-star prospect. (USA Today)

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