The Tar Heels are back in the college baseball postseason, and they are once again one of the favorites to get back to Omaha. But favored doesn’t necessarily mean guaranteed, and in a regional with Tennessee, VCU, and ECU, North Carolina will need to play well in order to advance. Here’s what needs to go right, and what could go wrong, ahead of the Chapel Hill Regional in college baseball.UP: Jake Schaffner Sets the StageJun 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina fans raise Ramses before the start of the first inning of the Super Regionals game against Arizona in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn ImagesNorth Carolina needs to start off strong, and that begins with Jake Schaffner. The North Dakota State transfer has been an excellent leadoff for the Tar Heels, and a threat once he gets on base as well. He’s currently batting at a .362 average with a .465 on-base percentage and can be even more lethal once he manages to get on base. His 25-for-28 stolen bases on the season make him a scoring threat almost immediately.DOWN: Ryan Lynch Needs To Get GoingJun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina fans celebrate during the first inning of the Super Regionals game against Arizona in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn ImagesLynch made the transition from a relief pitcher to a starter, and the change has made for a bit of a rocky season. He’s dealing a .285 batting average against as a starter, a number that could carry some negative weight heading into the regional.His K-BB ratio, however, shows that the skill is there. Right now, he’s pitching with a ratio of 70:29, and if he can show up in this major moment, UNC has a legitimate strength that will help widen the bullpen. UP: Gavin Gallaher Turns on Postseason ModeJun 8, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels Gavin Gallaher (5) reacts to making an out against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the fifth inning of the DI Baseball Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Camarati-Imagn Images