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UNC Falls to Duke 32-25 on Late Fake, Ending Belichick’s First Season Without a Bowl

Attention now turns to Belichick’s response in the finale at NC State.

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

  • North Carolina dropped to 4-7 with the 32-25 rivalry loss, guaranteeing the program’s first missed bowl since 2018, while Duke improved to 6-5 to become bowl eligible.
  • The decisive sequence came on a late fake field-goal as Duke kicker Todd Pelino ran to the 1-yard line, setting up the go-ahead touchdown on the next play.
  • UNC’s discipline issues were pronounced with 12 penalties for 103 yards, and Belichick acknowledged mistakes and vowed to prepare for the season-ending trip to Raleigh.
  • Fan criticism surged on social media with calls for Belichick’s ouster, as players such as Jordan Shipp and Andrew Simpson emphasized finishing strong in the regular-season finale.
  • Playoff-related contract incentives for this season are off the table, and Pro Football Talk reported the Giants are not pursuing Belichick as coverage of his relationship with Jordon Hudson persists, while Belichick stated he will not seek NFL vacancies.