North Carolina: Best case scenario: 11-1, 8-0. Worst case: 6-6, 4-4. When you have a player as talented as Drake Maye at quarterback, getting to the realm of the elites is a possibility. However, UNC replaced its top assistant coach (Phil Longo), lost its most productive wideout (Josh Downs) and faces a schedule considerably more difficult than last. (247 Sports)
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