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With the season already underway and preparations building for Sunday’s matchup against the Raiders, head coach Mike Vrabel was asked Friday about former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s decision to block the team’s scouts from attending practices at the University of North Carolina. Vrabel took a measured stance when pressed on Belichick’s move, distancing […]

It’s been a rough week for the North Carolina football program, which got shellacked at home by the TCU Horned Frogs to open up the Bill Belichick era. Belichick was known for his stark demeanor and winning ways during his time with the New England Patriots, but those traits haven’t carried over to his stint […]

The Bill Belichick era of North Carolina football got off to a brutal start on Monday evening with a home loss against the TCU Horned Frogs by a score of 48-14. The Tar Heels actually raced out to an early 7-0 lead on their first drive of the game but things went downhill quickly from […]

After watching North Carolina football’s lopsided 48-14 loss to TCU in Bill Belichick’s collegiate debut, Bill Simmons is having trouble processing what he saw. Belichick vowed that his Tar Heels are better than the 34-point blowout endured in the regular-season opener. Still, it’s difficult for Simmons, the Massachusetts native, to watch the future Hall of […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference watched its share of thrills and disappointment during Labor Day weekend. Florida State delivered the biggest statement by upsetting No. 8 Alabama. But Bill Belichick and North Carolina capped the holiday week by delivering a huge letdown against TCU. Changes manifested with our ACC Power Rankings. Time to see what changes […]

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for Bill Belichick in his college football coaching debut at North Carolina. After an opening drive that gave the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead, TCU scored at will and cruised to a 48-14 victory. No team coached by Belichick had ever given up 48 points in a single game […]

The Bill Belichick era of the North Carolina football program did not get off to a great start on Monday evening, as the Tar Heels were blown out by the TCU Horned Frogs to open up their season. Belichick’s squad got off to a 7-0 lead on their first drive of the game, but things […]

After the New England Patriots unveiled Tom Brady’s statue inside Gillette Stadium ahead of the 2025 NFL season, many wondered if longtime head coach Bill Belichick would receive the same honor from owner Bob Kraft. The legendary quarterback and coach led the Patriots to seven Super Bowl victories amidst two dynasties, first from 2001 to […]

Bill Belichick’s debut as head coach at North Carolina didn’t go well. They lost 48-14 to TCU and it got so bad that North Carolina fans left the game early. Not what some had expected coming from the coach who led the New England Patriots to four Super Bowls. However, the pressure is beginning to […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels kicked off the Bill Belichick era with the worst possible start. In his highly anticipated college debut, the legendary coach’s team fell apart in a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU; the most points ever surrendered by a Belichick-coached squad at any level. For fans who packed Kenan Stadium to see […]

Bill Belichick’s first game as head coach of the North Carolina football team turned into a nightmare. The Tar Heels were blown out 48-14 by TCU, a debut that left fans stunned and Belichick himself pointing out every mistake. “They outplayed us, outcoached us, and they were just better than we were tonight,” Belichick admitted. […]

The North Carolina football team got shellacked by TCU on Monday, losing 48-14. It was the worst way imaginable to start the Bill Belichick tenure in Chapel Hill. Belichick is back in coaching, and immediately suffered one of the worst losses in his long, storied career. “They were clearly the better team tonight,” Belichick said […]

It was a long weekend for North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, who lost his first game coaching the Tar Heels, but his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, also went viral for being on the sidelines. Videos have surfaced of Hudson on the sideline. At one point during what appears to be pregame warmups, Hudson says something […]

Head coach Bill Belichick did not have a great start to his tenure as the head coach of the North Carolina football program on Monday night, ultimately losing to the TCU Horned Frogs by a score of 48-14 in front of the home fans. North Carolina actually raced out to a 7-0 lead early in […]

North Carolina football is looking for answers after a blowout loss to TCU. The weeks ahead may be even more challenging for the team, as starting quarterback Gio Lopez went down to injury in the game. North Carolina coach Bill Belichick gave a mystifying response when asked postgame about Lopez’s injury. “We’ll see how Gio […]

The stage was perfectly set for Bill Belichick’s debut in Chapel Hill, with excitement from fans, alumni like Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor in attendance, and national attention focused on the legendary coach. But after UNC’s opening touchdown, TCU flipped the switch. By halftime, the Horned Frogs had seized complete control and never looked back, […]

Bill Belichick’s college debut at North Carolina hit a historic low. In a 48-14 loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team at any level. Fans expecting a seamless NFL-to-college translation instead watched UNC’s opener skid off the rails after an early Caleb Hood touchdown, as Josh […]

North Carolina football got absolutely blasted by TCU in the first game of Bill Belichick’s tenure. Following the game, the North Carolina coach got criticized for his postgame press conference. “A lot to clean up from Bill Belichick’s college debut, starting with the tackiest postgame press conference setup in football history,” NFL Network reporter Tom […]

The North Carolina football program started the Bill Belichick era with a whimper. UNC got blown out 48-14 by TCU in Belichick’s first game as head coach of the program. A blowout loss is the last thing that most Tar Heels fans expected ahead of the 2025 college football season. So what happened? Belichick did […]

For all the talk around the head coaching debut of legendary football coach Bill Belichick with the North Carolina Tar Heels, it simply didn’t live up to the hype on Monday night. North Carolina football crashed and burned in front of over 50,000 people in attendance at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as […]

The stage was all set for Bill Belichick’s debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. Spirits were high in Chapel Hill. Scores of fans turned out to catch a glimpse of the legendary head coach stalking the sidelines of a college game for the first time. Famous alums Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor […]

Kirk Herbstreit found himself at the center of a viral firestorm after a hot mic captured him during North Carolina football’s disastrous season opener against the TCU Horned Frogs Monday night. With Bill Belichick’s highly anticipated debut already drawing scrutiny, the ESPN analyst’s unfiltered remark added a harsh spotlight to an already forgettable night. The […]

The much-anticipated era of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill started on an embarrassing note after North Carolina was blown out by TCU, 48-14, at home on Monday. It was the Tar Heels’ biggest loss since 2022. North Carolina had a good start after scoring a touchdown early in the first quarter. The Horned Frogs, however, […]

Just hours before Bill Belichick made his college coaching debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football program, New England Patriots icon Julian Edelman shared a pointed message that cut through the media buzz. The former wide receiver posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), delivering a statement that now feels like a pregame warning. […]

A lot of attention was on Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels going into Monday night. Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs took that personally. TCU went into North Carolina’s football stadium and routed them in an embarrassing 48-14 fashion. The Tar Heels’ hopes were high after scoring the first touchdown, but […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team began a new era under legendary coach Bill Belichick, but his highly anticipated college debut turned into a nightmare. In a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team — at any level of football. Fans were eager […]

Legendary coach Bill Belichick saw his debut for North Carolina get spoiled by TCU, 48-14, at Kenan Stadium on Monday. The Tar Heels opened up the scoring with an early touchdown, but that was the only time they tasted the lead as the Horned Frogs put on an offensive masterclass. Quarterback Josh Hoover went 27-of-36 […]

Former NFL coach Bill Belichick made his much-anticipated debut for North Carolina on Monday as they hosted TCU at Chapel Hill. While Belichick has been in many pressure-packed situations before, college football is an entirely different monster. He realized that quickly as the Horned Frogs blasted the Tar Heels early on. The visitors went into […]

North Carolina football fans shifted from excitement to the early exit Monday. Those who stayed inside Kenan Stadium likely saw Bill Belichick yank Gio Lopez for Max Johnson against TCU. Lopez engineered the first drive that ended with Caleb Hood scoring the first touchdown. But the Horned Frogs blew the game open from there before […]

North Carolina football started with hard-hitting promise in the debut of Bill Belichick. Running back Caleb Hood punched in the first touchdown that capped a seven-play, 83-yard opening drive against TCU. But the first half unraveled quick from there in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels got kept out of the end zone. UNC couldn’t even […]

Bill Belichick is the man of the moment Monday night, as he makes his debut as head coach of North Carolina football. The eight-time Super Bowl champion is roaming the sidelines at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina to guide his team against the visiting TCU Horned Frogs, as thousands of fans in attendance watch how […]

Bill Belichick begins a new chapter as the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach. But there is one thing that will stick with him going into coaching college football: wearing his cutoff hoodies. Coaches typically wear short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirts, depending on the weather, for every game. For Belichick, he usually donned a cutoff […]

North Carolina football walked into a sold out crowd anxiously ready to launch the Bill Belichick era. He fired off some early fireworks via Caleb Hood against TCU. The Tar Heels opened the game with a famed Belichick formation the two-tight end set. Gio Lopez then shredded TCU with a combined 58 passing yards on […]

The 2025 season starts for the North Carolina football team with bold expectations as Bill Belichick takes over in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels, armed with an easier ACC schedule than most, are hoping the legendary NFL coach can turn them into a consistent winner. Yet even Belichick, with all his experience and rings, quickly […]

What is there left for Bill Belichick to accomplish? In the eyes of many, the North Carolina football head coach has nothing left to prove, considering all the rings he won during his incredible coaching career in the NFL. But Belichick’s hunger for success apparently can’t be quenched by all the Super Bowls he has […]

At long last, the Bill Belichick era in North Carolina will begin. On Monday, the North Carolina football team will host TCU in a massive game on ESPN with a ton of eyeballs expected to be focused on Belichick’s first game as a college head coach. After moving on from Mack Brown, North Carolina surprisingly […]

Bill Belichick grew used to kicking off football season during Labor Day week under the primetime lights. Especially when entering the season as defending champion with the New England Patriots. But Monday brings a different feel — as he leads North Carolina football against TCU. Words many never thought they’d type out will be pounded […]

Head coach Bill Belichick and his North Carolina Tar Heels will kick off their season against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on Monday. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum recently made a bold prediction regarding how legendary sideline savant will fare in his North Carolina debut. “Chapel Bill has a big and dramatic victory over TCU,” Finebaum […]

Nick Saban is fully confident that Bill Belichick will have success as North Carolina’s head football coach in 2025. While acknowledging the struggles that come with taking over a new program, the seven-time national champion predicted that Belichick would become a successful college football coach on ESPN’s College Gameday. Saban said he believes Belichick’s biggest […]