UNC Football Among 5 Teams Set To Rise In 2021 Posted May 26, 2021 There’s a lot to like about North Carolina. The Tar Heels have one of the nation’s best quarterbacks in Sam Howell and his entire o-line returns in front of him. The defense has stacked talent the last few recruiting cycles to the point it seems primed for a jump. The schedule also doesn’t look daunting. I feel very comfortable projecting a 10-win season. (247 Sports)