Overview

• North Carolina fell to 2-3 with a 38-10 home loss to Clemson, its third lopsided defeat to a power-conference opponent as fans exited Kenan Stadium before halftime.
• Bill Belichick said the team must keep its approach but execute better, emphasized playing those who “deserve to play,” and cited early defensive busts and poor first-down offense.
• A 247Sports report said staff directed UNC accounts not to share Patriots content, which initially kept Drake Maye highlights off team feeds before a delayed post appeared hours later.
• The reported social-media directive follows Belichick’s confirmed ban on Patriots scouts from UNC facilities, which he linked to feeling unwelcome at New England’s facility.
• Scrutiny intensified as Jordon Hudson was photographed speaking with ACC commissioner Jim Phillips, analysts such as Aaron Taylor and Damien Harris criticized Belichick’s tenure, and WR Jordan Shipp said he is “not here to rebuild.”