Jan 2, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) is seen stretching prior facing the Texas A&M Aggies at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
This upcoming season could end with the UNC football program bringing home the National Championship.
The last time North Carolina had this much promise heading into the season, Leonardo DiCaprio was starring in Titanic, which was the last year the Tar Heels finished in the top-10 of the Associated Press Poll. Ironically enough, Mack Brown was the head coach then, grabbing an 11-1 record that season and a Gator Bowl victory.