Overview
- North Carolina fell to 4-6 and must beat Duke and NC State to secure bowl eligibility in Belichick’s first season.
- UNC failed to score a touchdown, with kicker Rece Verhoff accounting for all 12 points on four field goals.
- The Tar Heels converted 4 of 14 third downs, rushed for 56 yards, and were outgained by 157 yards by Wake Forest.
- A brief, awkward postgame handshake with Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert drew attention, and Belichick said he told him only, "Congratulations."
- Media speculation has linked Belichick to the New York Giants opening, but he has called such reports "categorically false" and said he will not pursue NFL jobs.