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Belichick Earns First Home Win at UNC as Tar Heels Rout Richmond, 41-6

A stingy, takeaway-happy defense signaled Belichick’s imprint.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during the second half of the game at Kenan Stadium on September 01, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • North Carolina improved to 2-1 with a 41-6 victory over Richmond at Kenan Stadium, giving Bill Belichick his first home win as Tar Heels head coach.
  • Quarterback Gio Lopez accounted for three touchdowns, throwing two scoring passes to Jordan Shipp and adding a 1-yard rushing score.
  • Freshman running back Demon June rushed for 148 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown in a breakout performance.
  • UNC’s defense limited Richmond to 199 total yards and forced three turnovers, including a 62-yard fumble return touchdown by Gbayor, plus a goal-line stand after a surprise onside kick.
  • The Tar Heels scored on their first four possessions and led 20-3 at halftime after outgaining the Spiders 193-58, and they visit UCF next.