UNC football rises slightly in USA TODAY Sports' Week Two re-rank
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels, after a solid start to their season, now sit at 54th in the USA TODAY Sports re-rank, moving up two spots. In Week 2, UNC defeated ETSU 35-3, showcasing a strong defensive performance by limiting both opponents this season to under 300 yards. The Tar Heels also opened their season with a win over TCU in Week Zero. With a challenging ACC schedule ahead, including Clemson, UNC aims to solidify its position as a potential dark horse in the conference.
- •UNC is 2-0 after wins against TCU and ETSU.
- •The Tar Heels outscored ETSU 35-3 in their latest game.
- •UNC jumps to 54th in USA TODAY Sports' rankings.
- •The team's defense has held opponents under 300 yards.
- •Next, UNC faces struggling Clemson on Saturday.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — UNC makes minimal jump in USA TODAY Sports' Week Two re-rank
"UNC took care of business on the football field in Week 2, obliterating ETSU by 32 points. The Tar Heels only rose a couple spots in rankings.
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