The unfamiliar curiosity of an opening night with a new head coach was an experience not felt by Carolina fans since November 2003.
The offseason press conferences and glimpses of practices and scrimmages provided only some insight into how this team would perform when the games count.
With just a small sample size, the results were favorable.
The Hubert Davis era started with the 100th season-opening win for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
What can be expected Friday night when UNC hosts Brown in the Smith Center?
New Starting Lineup
Defense is receiving a renewed focus under Davis.