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UNC Routs Richmond 41-6 in Belichick's First Home Win

Balanced production with a takeaway-fueled defense signaled early-season traction in Chapel Hill.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during the second half of the game at Kenan Stadium on September 01, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • Gio Lopez threw two touchdowns to Jordan Shipp and ran for another as North Carolina controlled the game.
  • Freshman Demon June rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown to power the ground attack.
  • Makai Gbayor returned a fumble 62 yards for a touchdown as Richmond was limited to 199 total yards with three turnovers.
  • The Tar Heels scored on their first four possessions and led 20-3 at halftime on the way to a 2-1 start.
  • North Carolina visits UCF next week, while Richmond falls to 1-2 and hosts VMI; the game aired on ACC Network.