North Carolina Tar Heels vs. California Golden Bears Preview and Prediction

Posted Aug 30, 2017
The Tar Heels must keep a close watch on Cal receiver Demetris Robertson and limit his big-play capability. The run defense will do enough to slow down the Bears' running game and, while the UNC offense may sputter to start the season, Larry Fedora will get things going against what should again be a porous Bears defense. Prediction: North Carolina 31, California 17 (Athlon Sports)

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