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
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.
- •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.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — UNC Football Receives Bold Ranking Ahead of 2026 Season
"The North Carolina Tar Heels have received a major ranking ahead of the 2026 football season.
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