In 14 different seasons, UNC has started with a record of 7-1 or better, with this campaign the 14th time. Here are those seasons with initial records through 8 games with the Tar Heels' final record noted:
1901 - 7-1 (7-2)
1922 - 7-1 (9-1)
1925 - 7-1 (7-1-1)
1935 - 7-1 (8-1)
1939 - 7-0-1 (8-1-1)
1948 - 7-0-1 (9-1-1)
1972 - 7-1 (11-1)
1980 - 7-1 (11-1)
1981 - 7-1 (10-2)
1983 - 7-1 (8-4)
1993 - 7-1 (10-3)
1996 - 7-1 (10-2)
1997 - 8-0 (11-1)
2015 - 7-1 (???)
1901 - 7-1 (7-2)
1922 - 7-1 (9-1)
1925 - 7-1 (7-1-1)
1935 - 7-1 (8-1)
1939 - 7-0-1 (8-1-1)
1948 - 7-0-1 (9-1-1)
1972 - 7-1 (11-1)
1980 - 7-1 (11-1)
1981 - 7-1 (10-2)
1983 - 7-1 (8-4)
1993 - 7-1 (10-3)
1996 - 7-1 (10-2)
1997 - 8-0 (11-1)
2015 - 7-1 (???)
