Tar Heel Blog staff predicts challenging 2026 season for North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Tar Heel Blog staff shares predictions for the 2026 North Carolina Tar Heels football season ahead of their opener in Dublin against TCU. The team is expected to struggle, with most staff members predicting a sub-.500 record. Jordan Shipp is projected as the Offensive MVP and Melkart Abou Jaoude as Defensive MVP. Voting suggested Duke as the most anticipated win, while UConn was seen as the likely worst triumph. The staff shows minimal optimism about the team's chances in the ACC.
- •Staff predicts UNC could finish under.500 this season.
- •Jordan Shipp and Melkart Abou Jaoude nominated as MVPs.
- •Duke game viewed as best opportunity for a win.
- •UConn identified as potential worst win of the season.
- •Staff does not anticipate a return to the ACC title game.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tar Heel Blog staff predictions for the 2026 Carolina football season
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