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Belichick Makes College Debut at UNC as Overhauled Tar Heels Host TCU

Sportsbooks remain cautious despite Saban’s public confidence in Belichick’s player development.

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Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels speaks during the ACC Football Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown on July 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels gives a thumbs up during the ACC Football Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown on July 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • North Carolina opens against TCU on Monday night at Kenan Stadium, marking Bill Belichick’s first college game with transfer Gio Lopez named the starting quarterback.
  • Belichick has rebuilt the roster with more than 70 newcomers, including about 40 transfers, and is teaching with a pro-style approach that incorporates Patriots film.
  • TCU coach Sonny Dykes says it is hard to game-plan because UNC’s schemes and personnel under the new staff are largely unknown.
  • Betting markets signal skepticism on immediate results, listing UNC around 35/1 to win the ACC with a 7.5 win total priced to the under.
  • Off-field attention continues after public-records emails showed Jordon Hudson advised on PR around Steve Belichick’s hire, as UNC projects higher football revenue and a Hulu docuseries tracks the season.