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Belichick 'Enthused at the Progress' as UNC Prepares for ACC Opener vs. Clemson

UNC’s last-place offense, plus a defense around 60th, pushes Belichick to stress fundamentals.

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Dabo Swinney sings the Clemson Tigers anthem with his players to celebrate their 27-16 win against the Troy Trojans at Memorial Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Katie Januck/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • North Carolina enters Saturday at 2-2 and hosts Clemson (1-3, 0-2 ACC) at noon ET on ESPN in Chapel Hill.
  • Belichick said on UNC’s radio show he is encouraged by incremental gains after four games and 35 practices, citing consistency and fundamentals as priorities.
  • The Tar Heels rank 132nd in total offense among Power 4 teams, while the defense sits around No. 60, with penalties among the ACC’s lowest.
  • GM Michael Lombardi said Belichick holds Friday one-on-one film sessions with as many as 50 players; a commentary piece framed that as favoritism, an interpretation not independently verified.
  • Dabo Swinney called Clemson’s 1-3 start a coaching failure and said accountability starts with him, adding he wishes Belichick well except this weekend because his team needs the win more.