Overview

• Belichick, 73, called TCU's offense "impressive" for its explosive plays and versatility, crediting Sonny Dykes and Kendal Briles for stressing defenses.
• TCU quarterback Josh Hoover returns off a school-record 3,949 passing yards and 27 touchdowns in 2024, steering a proven downfield attack.
• UNC overhauled its roster with roughly 70 newcomers as Belichick unveils schemes with no true Tar Heels game film available for TCU to study.
• Belichick named South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez as QB1 last week after a 2024 season of 2,559 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, 465 rushing yards and seven rushing scores.
• The matchup has drawn outsized attention with sold-out tickets, ESPN's pregame show at Kenan Stadium and a Hulu behind-the-scenes series, following Belichick's five-year deal with about $10 million annually guaranteed for the first three seasons.