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Belichick’s UNC Debut Ends in 48–14 Rout by TCU

The six-time NFL champion conceded his team was outcoached, underscoring the challenge of molding a heavily overhauled roster.

Overview

  • Bill Belichick’s first game leading North Carolina ended in a 48–14 loss to TCU on Monday.
  • Belichick said the Tar Heels were outplayed and outcoached and stressed they must prove they are better.
  • He singled out poor tackling as a major problem and said the team has to work harder to fix it.
  • The 48 points conceded were reported as the most ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team.
  • UNC hired Belichick in December on a reported $30 million deal after a sweeping roster rebuild that saw GM Mike Lombardi sign about 70 new players.