Extra Points: Under The Radar

Posted Jul 30, 2024
There is no Sam Howell and no Drake Maye, no Carolina blue plastered over the social media universe hyping the approaching college football season. Top 25 preseason rankings? No Tar Heel squad to be found. Projections for the new 17-team ACC that spans from Boston to Berkeley? Middle of the road for Carolina. "But we can be a better team." (GoHeels.com)

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