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Belichick’s UNC Falls to 4-7 as Duke’s Fake Field Goal Ends Bowl Hopes

Belichick’s fit plus UNC’s heavy NIL outlay face sharper scrutiny as insider reports cite fresh NFL interest.

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels smiles during warmups prior to their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • The 32-25 loss to Duke guarantees North Carolina’s first losing season since 2018 and no bowl this year.
  • A late fake field goal set up Duke’s go-ahead score, capping a game marred by 12 UNC penalties and multiple special-teams errors that led to touchdowns.
  • Belichick reiterated he will not pursue NFL vacancies, yet Josina Anderson reports at least two teams still plan to explore conversations privately.
  • Financial questions have escalated as The Sporting News cited an ESPN-sourced estimate of roughly $14 million committed to this season’s roster via NIL.
  • UNC has one game left at NC State, with internal and public pressure intensifying after the rivalry defeat and season-long discipline issues.