Overview
- Wake Forest beat North Carolina 28-12 as Carlos Hernandez scored twice, first on a 50-yard fumble scoop and later on a 70-yard flea‑flicker reception.
- UNC failed to score a touchdown, with kicker Rece Verhoff providing all the points on four field goals including a school‑record 57‑yarder while two other attempts were blocked.
- Gio Lopez finished 21-of-36 for 201 yards as UNC managed just 56 rushing yards and went 4-for-14 on third down.
- Belichick rejected speculation linking him to the New York Giants before the game and reiterated his commitment to UNC.
- No. 18 UNC men’s basketball moved to 4-0 with a 97-53 win over NC Central, led by freshman Caleb Wilson’s second straight double-double (21 points, 13 rebounds) as the Tar Heels shot 54.5% with 11 threes; recruiting momentum included a reported 5-star commitment from Maximo Adams and an official visit by Dylan Mingo.