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Battle 4 NC: Ranking the Top 5 Football Teams in NC after Week 11

By Zack Smith

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Appalachian State Mountaineers student fans react after winning their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Appalachian State Mountaineers student fans react after winning their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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4. Duke Blue Devils (4-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: 4

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Josh Blackwell #31 of the Duke Blue Devils tackles Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Josh Blackwell #31 of the Duke Blue Devils tackles Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame stormed out to an early 21-0 lead on Saturday and never looked back. The Blue Devil offense continued their struggles by recording just 197 total yards and one score. The defense was able to force a couple of turnovers but was unable to slow down Ian Book and the Irish offense down. The Devils are now on a three-game losing streak and are going to need to win two of their last three to salvage the season and go bowling.

Week 12: vs Syracuse

3. North Carolina Tar Heels (4-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: 3

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Mack Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches him play against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of their game at Kenan Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Virginia won 38-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Mack Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches him play against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of their game at Kenan Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Virginia won 38-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Coming off an off-week, the Tar Heels have their eyes set on a trip to a bowl game. Assuming a win against Mercer, they will need to win at Pittsburgh or at N.C. State if they want to finish .500 and play in the postseason. If they end their season with a bowl victory, it would be considered a fairly successful first year for Mack Brown and company. In total, Carolina has lost five games by a combined 19 points so far this season.

Week 12: @ Pittsburgh

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