The only missing touches were walk-up music — think Springsteen or Bon Jovi — followed by tuxedoed ring announcer Michael Buffer commanding the packed house: “LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!”

It has been reported that North Carolina is believed to be seeking a departure from the ACC, the conference they have long called home, with eyes on calling the SEC their new conference.

Swinney and Belichick will face off in a highly anticipated ACC game on Saturday Oct. 4, when Clemson plays at UNC in Chapel Hill. The matchup could be a candidate for ESPN’s “College GameDay” program, depending on both teams’ record.

The University of North Carolina is among a group of schools interested in seeking a potential departure from the ACC when the next round of realignment takes place, and it even could be considered at the front of that pack,

Bill Belichick is already facing high expectations for his first year as UNC head coach, and one of his counterparts made a bold prediction.