North Carolina has become perhaps the most scrutinized team among those with College Football Playoff hopes for one major reason: its schedule.
Two FCS games and a loss to South Carolina have kept the Tar Heels lower in the selection committee's rankings than in the other two polls most fans still look at: the AP and the coaches'. Going into the new rankings on Tuesday night, North Carolina should move up from No. 14, but there are still many who wonder whether the Tar Heels will make a huge leap into the Top 4 with an upset win over Clemson.