TCU Steals Season-Opening Spotlight, Slams North Carolina, 48-14

Posted Sep 1, 2025
The curtain went up for North Carolina’s first act under the direction of Bill Belichick, and what followed unraveled into a season-opening disaster. TCU trounced the Tar Heels 48-14 in a beatdown Monday night at Kenan Stadium, stealing the spotlight and spoiling the NFL all-time great’s coaching debut on the college football level. UNC roared out of the gate. (Inside Carolina)

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