Six games into the season, the North Carolina football team is masquerading as a dominant squad.
After another statement win this Saturday, UNC (5-1, 2-0 ACC) is off to its best season start in five years and its strongest ACC start since 1997. Riding an impressive five-game winning streak, the Tar Heels are the early favorites to win the ACC Coastal Division and are knocking on the door of a top-25 ranking.
But a cursory glance at the team’s schedule tells another story.
Before the season, UNC’s slate appeared daunting, with perennial contenders South Carolina and Georgia Tech on the horizon.