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After 48–14 Debut Drubbing, Belichick Says UNC Will 'Move On' With Short Week

He urges a quick reset before Saturday at Charlotte under a spotlight created by the program’s high-cost overhaul.

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Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes after the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches over players during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Overview

  • TCU reeled off 41 unanswered points and outgained UNC 542–222, with the Tar Heels going 1-for-10 on third down and surrendering two defensive touchdowns as starter Gio Lopez exited injured and backup Max Johnson led a lone second-half score.
  • Belichick said the team must learn from the loss and move on, noting a short turnaround to Charlotte after the most points any of his teams has ever allowed and the most UNC has yielded in an opener.
  • FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt labeled many breakdowns fixable, citing likely adjustments and a softer upcoming slate for a roster rebuilt with 41 transfers and roughly 30 freshmen.
  • Ridicule intensified as Belichick’s balloon-arch press backdrop went viral and TCU’s social media jabs drew on-air praise from Pat McAfee, with high-profile attendees such as Michael Jordan underscoring the event’s visibility.
  • Coverage from The Athletic echoed rising urgency tied to Belichick’s reported $10 million salary and expectations for quick results, while Patriots coach Mike Vrabel invoked Urban Meyer’s fast Ohio State start before noting today’s college landscape is different.