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Belichick’s UNC Debut Ends in 48-14 Rout as TCU Dominates in Chapel Hill

Belichick called for immediate fixes after a hype-fueled opener exposed defensive lapses, turnovers and an unsettled quarterback situation.

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during his team's game against TCU at Kenan Stadium.
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Overview

  • TCU piled up 542 total yards, including 258 rushing, highlighted by Kevorian Barnes’ 75-yard touchdown on the first snap of the second half.
  • North Carolina opened with an 83-yard touchdown drive capped by Caleb Hood before surrendering 41 unanswered points and two defensive scores.
  • TCU’s Bud Clark returned a first-half interception 25 yards for a touchdown, and Devean Deal added a 37-yard scoop-and-score on a Gio Lopez fumble.
  • Named the starter before kickoff, Gio Lopez exited with a lower-back issue after the sack-fumble; Max Johnson relieved and led a late touchdown as Belichick left the QB outlook for Charlotte open.
  • The nationally televised debut drew a sold-out crowd and a celebrity lineup including Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor as ESPN staged a sideline pregame show.