Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

Posted Sep 6, 2025
Gio Lopez threw a 51-yard TD pass to Chris Culliver on the first possession, Davion Gause ran for a 12-yard score, and Bill Belichick got his first win as a college coach as North Carolina defeated Charlotte 20-3 on Saturday. Lopez completed 17 of 25 passes for 155 yards for the Tar Heels. UNC’s defense held Charlotte to 271 yards and forced two turnovers. (Associated Press)

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