The 2023 UNC football season went a lot like 2022 – promising start that has fans finally thinking, “Have we turned a corner,” only to be followed by another disappointing collapse.
These finishes are frustrating because the talent is there, but it may be a coaching or scheme issue. North Carolina’s defense was a major reason for its 2023 end, allowing Georgia Tech and a struggling UVA squad to combine for over 1,000 yards in consecutive weeks, forcing itself to ultimately change defensive coordinators.
Even with Drake Maye departing for the NFL Draft, there’s still a lot of hope surrounding UNC on the gridiron.
In CBS Sports’ ACC Program Rankings, Josh Pate has North Carolina ranked sixth heading into the 2024 campaign.
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The Tar Heels will be led offensively by star running back Omarion Hampton, who at one point led the country in yards after contact. Their defense, which will play under first-year DC Geoff Collins, is anchored by the return of Jack linebacker Kaimon Rucker.
UNC’s greatest question mark will be at quarterback, but it’s because it has two talented options at the position. North Carolina can either roll with sophomore Conner Harrell, who started the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, or Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson.
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