With two wins needed to become bowl eligible, UNC begins by facing a challenge on Tobacco Road. The first opponent: Wake Forest. Two of the ACC’s best defenses will square off, as both the Tar Heels and Demon Deacons rank in the top 40 nationally. That stands to reason, since Bill Belichick and Wake’s Jake Dickert are defensive-minded coaches. (Sports Illustrated) North Carolina Football vs Wake Forest: Preview and Prediction
Prediction: Wake Forest 22, UNC 18. In a matchup between first-year head coaches, Jake Dickert has the Demon Deacons bowl eligible and Bill Belichick is.
Expect a Physical, Defensive Showdown Between UNC and Wake Forest
