Ranking the Toughest Games on UNC’s Football Schedule in 2017

Posted Jun 16, 2017
North Carolina’s 2017 football schedule a bit daunting. Larry Fedora's Tar Heels open with a Power Five team and then face the 2016 Heisman winner in week two in an ACC crossover game. And don't let the lack of Top 25-caliber teams in the Coastal Division take away from its overall depth. Here is a ranking of the toughest games for UNC this season. (Athlon Sports)

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