UNC football ranked in lowest tier of ESPN's 2026 rankings

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team is listed in the bottom tier of ESPN's rankings for 2026, titled "If Indiana can do it…" The team, under head coach Bill Belichick in his second season, ended last year with a 4-8 record. The Tar Heels face TCU as they prepare for a challenging season ahead, with the 29th toughest schedule in college football. ESPN highlights the need for a significant overhaul for UNC to improve its standing. The team’s performance this season will be closely monitored as it seeks to rise from the bottom tier.

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