Tar Heels’ Tough Season Ahead | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

UNC football enters the season with minimal hype after a dismal 4-8 campaign last fall, barely scraping into the FBS rankings at 94. Offense struggled, defense improved slightly but still leaked too many points. Bright spots include QB Billy Edwards and strong leadership from team captains — though they’re missing key figures like GM Michael Lombardi and DC Steve Belichick, who’s expected back soon. Their tough schedule kicks off with a road test against TCU, followed by a home opener vs ETSU and an ACC showdown at Clemson. September’s bye gives them breathing room before October’s brutal stretch — including road games at UConn and Virginia, plus home clashes with Louisville and NC State. Can UNC defy expectations and pull off some big upsets in a stacked ACC? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22cefb2a49d1632a