7. North Carolina Tar Heels: Eighteen projected returning starters, including all five offensive linemen and quarterback Sam Howell. UNC's young defense should also take another step forward, as six starters were freshmen or sophomores last year. To contend for the ACC title and more, UNC has to learn to avoid letdowns and win the statement games. (ESPN.com)
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