This week begins the first true week of college football where every team is in action. That includes the Atlantic Coast Conference which is surely going to be a fun conference to watch here in 2023.
Going into the season, both Clemson and Florida State are considered the favorites in the conference. Without divisions, the top two teams in the regular season will meet in the conference championship game, making the Tigers and Seminoles the favorites.
But after that, there’s a cluster of teams that are looking to play spoiler and earn a spot of their own. Among those teams is North Carolina and they are predicted to finish third in the ACC per USA Today Sports:
Say this much for the Tar Heels – their games should be appointment television this season. They figure to be high-scoring affairs in which no lead is safe, no matter who has the lead. UNC put up 34.4 points a game in 2022 while surrendering 30.8, and fans could be in for more wild rides this fall. Standout quarterback Drake Maye has good mobility and numerous weapons, though he’d appreciate an upgrade in protection. The secondary has talent despite allowing lots of yards last year.
The Tar Heels will be tested this season including a game against Pitt to open ACC play and then closing out the year against NC State and Clemson, both on the road. If UNC wants to get into the conference title game, they are going to have to take care of business.
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