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ACC Football: Power Rankings for the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 3, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels mascot Rameses during the fourth quarter between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
December 3, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels mascot Rameses during the fourth quarter between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Record: 9-4, 6-2

Team Leaders:

Offense: Drake Maye (Passing/Rushing) 4115 YDS, 35 TDS, 653 YDS, 7 TDS

Josh Downs (Receiving) 94 Rec, 1029 YDS, 11 TDS

Defense:

Cedric Gray (Tackles) 137 Total Tackles

Storm Duck (Interceptions) 3

Noah Taylor (Sacks) 3.5

Key Wins: @ Duke, 38-35

@ Wake Forest 36-34

Bad Losses: V. Georgia Tech 21-17

V. North Carolina State, 30-27

Season Overview: The Tar Heels were in the mix in the ACC for a good chunk of the season. Quarterback Drake Maye was one of the best quarterbacks in college football. Unfortunately, the defense caught up with the Tar Heels, and opposing defenses adjusted to what UNC did offensively.

Unsurprisingly, all four of North Carolina’s losses were also Drake Maye’s four worst games of the season.

2023 Outlook: Head coach Mack Brown has to be on the hot seat coming into next season. Brown and his staff have improved the infrastructure and recruiting of the program. They’ve done an excellent job of keeping many of the best talents in the state, but they need to win more. The Tar Heels need to play better defense and be a legit Playoff contender. They can’t have Sam Howell and Drake Maye and not win at least one conference title.

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