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UNC football ranked 75th ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:08 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

UNC football ranked 75th ahead of 2026 season
Summary

The North Carolina Tar Heels enter the 2026 season ranked 75th in the country by The Athletic. After a disappointing 2025 campaign resulting in a 4-8 record, head coach Bill Belichick has made changes to his staff, hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a transfer, is set to start after a successful season at Maryland. Running back Demon June will also need to improve following a modest freshman year. Carolina aims for a strong showing against TCU this Saturday.

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  • •UNC Tar Heels ranked 75th ahead of the season.
  • •Bill Belichick's second year as head coach.
  • •Bobby Petrino hired as new offensive coordinator.
  • •Billy Edwards Jr. transfers in to start at quarterback.
  • •Demon June expected to step up as running back.
Latest Updates
  • 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — UNC Football Receives Bold Ranking Ahead of 2026 Season
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The North Carolina Tar Heels have received a major ranking ahead of the 2026 football season.

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