Overview

• North Carolina fell to 2-2 with a 34-9 defeat in Orlando, its second lopsided loss to a Power Four opponent this month.
• Starting quarterback Gio Lopez was carted off in the third quarter as Max Johnson came on to lead UNC’s lone touchdown drive, and some local reports argue Johnson should start against Clemson.
• Bill Belichick called the program a work in progress and said the staff will reassess personnel and approach during the open date.
• Offense remains a glaring issue, with UNC last in the ACC in total and passing offense and in third-down rate and 15th in scoring, prompting analysts to temper short‑term expectations.
• UCF finished with 366 yards, including 143 rushing, and no turnovers as UNC’s penalties, giveaways and missed tackles proved costly; Belichick has not named a starting quarterback for Oct. 4.