USA TODAY Sports projects UNC football to struggle in 2026 season
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
USA TODAY Sports predicts the North Carolina Tar Heels will finish the 2026 college football season with a record of 3-9 overall and 2-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This disappointing outlook follows a challenging first season under head coach Bill Belichick, where the team went 4-8. The Tar Heels are expected to face a tough schedule, with hopes hinging on improvement as they prepare to open the season against TCU in Ireland. The predictions cast doubt on the team's bowl eligibility once again.
- •North Carolina's projected record is 3-9 overall and 2-6 in the ACC.
- •The team finished 4-8 in the previous season under Bill Belichick.
- •UNC opens the 2026 season against TCU in Ireland.
- •The Tar Heels are predicted to finish 15th in the ACC.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports' predicts UNC football's 2026 record
"Here is how the UNC football program is projected to finish by USA TODAY Sports.
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