No. 8 Tar Heels take long road to ACC championship game Posted Dec 3, 2015 Eighth-ranked North Carolina's journey to the ACC championship game hasn't been easy. It follows nearly two decades marked by failed coaching stints and on-field struggles, along with NCAA turmoil that continues to hover over the school. But the Tar Heels have been rolling as they play No. 1 Clemson on Saturday for their first ACC title since 1980. (Associated Press)