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North Carolina ranks 15th in preseason ACC football poll

On3.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

North Carolina ranks 15th in preseason ACC football poll
Summary

North Carolina was selected 15th in the preseason ACC media poll, following a vote by 188 media members at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C. The Tar Heels were placed ahead of only Boston College and Stanford. Miami tops the poll, and the Tar Heels will look to improve their standing as the season approaches.

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  • •Voting involved 188 media members at the ACC Football Kickoff
  • •North Carolina placed ahead of Boston College and Stanford
  • •Miami is ranked first in the preseason ACC poll
  • •This selection reflects expectations for the Tar Heels' season
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The Tar Heels were picked ahead of only Boston College and Stanford in the 2026 preseason poll.

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