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ACC media predicts tough 2026 season for UNC football under Belichick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

ACC media predicts tough 2026 season for UNC football under Belichick
Summary

The ACC released its preseason football poll on July 28, forecasting a challenging 2026 season for UNC football, led by Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels are projected to finish 15th out of 17 teams after a disappointing 4-8 record in 2025. Miami is favored to win the conference with 165 first-place votes, followed by SMU and Louisville. Despite signing 60 new players, including 40 freshmen, Belichick expressed confidence that the team is making progress ahead of its opener against TCU on August 29 in Ireland.

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By the Numbers
  • •UNC is predicted to finish 15th in the ACC preseason poll.
  • •Miami received 165 first-place votes, leading the standings.
  • •Belichick added 60 new players for the 2026 season.
  • •The Tar Heels play TCU on August 29 in Ireland.
Latest Updates
  • 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — UNC Football Picked 15th in ACC Preseason Poll Entering Bill Belichick’s Second Season
  • 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — ACC football media members predict bad 2026 season for Bill Belichick, UNC
What they're saying
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UNC football was picked to finish 15th out of 17 ACC teams in the 2026 preseason media poll as Bill Belichick faces a considerably tougher schedule in his second season in Chapel Hill.

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The ACC has released its preseason football poll, revealing predictions for the league standings. Here's where UNC football is expected to finish.

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