UConn has come a long way since recently ranking among the dregs of FBS programs. Here is doubting the Huskies have come far enough to trip up North Carolina, even with Mack Brown gone as head coach. UConn failed to beat three ACC squads on its schedule and has a 20 percent lifetime success rate against the league. The Heels gained some continuity with interim Freddie Kitchens being retained on new/old coach Bill Belichick's staff. UNC, not surprisingly, was hit by opt-outs but retains enough depth to handle this challenge.