North Carolina falls in latest CFP Rankings

After a disappointing efficiency in a 21-17 upset loss to Georgia Tech, it was solely a matter of time earlier than North Carolina fell within the Faculty Soccer Playoff rankings.

Because the Yellow Jackets scored 21 unanswered factors in Chapel Hill to drag off the upset and sprint any playoff hopes for Mack Brown and firm.

With an replace to the rankings on Tuesday, the Tar Heels dropped 4 spots to No. 17 heading into their common season finale in opposition to NC State.

They’re one among 4 ACC faculties to search out themselves inside the highest 25 together with Clemson (8), Florida State (16), and Louisville (25).

A notable growth is the leap of Florida State, who’s now ranked No. 16 within the nation. 

Because the Seminoles sit forward of North Carolina, they could possibly be on the within observe for an Orange Bowl bid ought to the Tar Heels fall to Clemson within the ACC Championship Sport and the Tigers make the playoffs.

Fortunately for the ACC Coastal Champions, they management their very own future within the quest for an Orange Bowl bid.

Two wins within the subsequent two weeks would give them 11 wins and a second New 12 months’s Six look within the final three seasons.

North Carolina presently sits as a 6.5 level favourite over the Wolfpack heading into Friday’s rivalry matchup. Kickoff in Kenan Stadium is about for 3:30 p.m. on ABC.