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Bill Belichick’s UNC Debut Crushed by TCU in 48-14 Rout

The blowout underscored growing pains from North Carolina’s massive offseason overhaul, setting up a short-week reset at Charlotte.

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 overwhelmed North Carolina with 542 yards to 222, including a 75-yard Kevorian Barnes touchdown, after UNC’s opening 83-yard scoring drive.
  • Turnovers ballooned the margin as Bud Clark returned a Gio Lopez interception for a pick-six and Devean Deal added a scoop-and-score.
  • Lopez exited with a lower-back issue after a sack-fumble, and Max Johnson replaced him to go 9-of-11 for 103 yards and a touchdown.
  • Belichick said the Tar Heels must improve across all phases, noting it was unclear if Lopez will play Saturday and that quarterback competition could be reevaluated.
  • The prime-time debut drew a sellout and stars such as Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor, but TCU’s 48 points marked the most ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team.