Sun Bowl: Stanford Cardinal vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

Posted Dec 5, 2016
Motivation level: Low. It’s hard to shake the poor finish to the season. For a North Carolina team that had Orange Bowl aspirations early, bowl season might feel more like a consolation prize. Add in rumors surrounding Larry Fedora’s job prospects and a wealth of players eyeing the NFL, and it’s easy to envision a lackluster outing in the Sun Bowl. (ESPN.com)

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