The North Carolina Tar Heels are finally getting some respect, jumping from one vote last week to a solid five votes in the latest 2026-27 US LBM Coaches Poll released on Sunday. This team is absolutely on fire, playing their best football of the Bill Belichick era so far, and it’s awesome to see them earn some national attention.
Belichick’s Heels Are Rolling
What a couple of weeks for these guys, seriously. They didn’t just win, they got Belichick his first win over a ranked squad by upsetting Pitt on the road. That’s a massive statement. Then, they followed it up by going into Durham and beating Duke to capture the Victory Bell. You gotta love that kind of momentum. It puts them at 4-2 on the year, and more importantly, they are 2-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. That’s crucial when you’re chasing down bowl eligibility, which they totally are.
Climbing the Ladder, One Vote at a Time
Look, 5 votes might not sound like much, but it’s a huge step up from last week’s single vote, right? This team is putting in the work, and the coaches around the league are starting to notice. While Miami (FL) holds down the top spot at 6-0 with 50 first-place votes, and Ohio State and BYU round out the top three, UNC is building something. They’ve got those two losses, one at Clemson and another at home to Notre Dame, but those are tough matchups. The fact they’re getting votes now, after those big wins, shows their trajectory is pointing up. This early ACC play is setting the tone, and they’re right in the hunt for what matters.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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