Gio Lopez accounts for 3TDs as UNC dominates Richmond for Bill Belichick’s first home win

Posted Sep 13, 2025
Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, freshman Demon June had 148 rushing yards and a touchdown, and North Carolina beat Richmond 41-6 on Saturday for its first home win of the Bill Belichick era. Both passing touchdowns went to Jordan Shipp, who caught four passes for 52 yards. Lopez went 10 of 18 for 119 yards and an interception. (Associated Press)

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