Three new football programs are joining the ACC this season, each of which brings interesting histories within the sport. North Carolina does not face SMU, Cal, or Stanford in football this season, but the Tar Heels have faced each at least once this century. Here is the Tar Heels’ history against the three schools along with some notes about the newcomers. (Tar Heel Illustrated)
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