The Tar Heels also didn’t lose a whole lot of talent from last year’s team that will need to be replaced. Defensive end Jason Strowbridge and offensive tackle Charlie Heck are gone, but outside of that most of last years talent is back. 

On defense, the Tar Heels have struggled at times, but last year they really took a step forward and with some of the recruits coming in, North Carolina’s defense could be one of the best in the ACC

2020 North Carolina Tar Heels Football Schedule 

Day, Date                              Opponent 

Friday, September 4                At UCF

Saturday, September 12          Auburn 

Saturday, September 19          James Madison 

Saturday, September 26          Georgia Tech 

Saturday, October 3                Virginia 

Saturday, October 10              Virginia Tech 

Saturday, October 17              At Duke 

Saturday, October 24              At Miami (FL) 

Saturday, October 31              OPEN 

Saturday, November 7             UConn 

Saturday, November 14           Pitt 

Saturday, November 21           At Boston College 

Friday, November 27               NC State 

Saturday, December 5             ACC Championship

Pick: The Tar Heels are no doubt going to be tested with this schedule. Going on the road to take on UCF is going to be tough, and playing Auburn at home might be even tougher. The good news for North Carolina is they don’t have to play Clemson during the regular season. This season is going to be special for the Tar Heels and they will finish with at least 10 wins. Look for them to go over the total, and make an appearance in the ACC Championship. Howell is also going to have special season and don't be shocked if he is in New York when the Heisman Trophy winner is announced.