Tar Heels Lagging Behind As Open Date, ACC Play Approach

Posted Sep 21, 2025
Bill Belichick stood alone on the sideline as he watched UCF’s Jaden Nixon sneak in one final touchdown to cement UNC's loss Saturday. Belichick looked on with his arms folded, threw his hands up for a second, then placed his hands on his hip. He stood despondent as the Tar Heels fell to 2-2, with the defeats coming via blowout losses to Big 12 teams. (Inside Carolina)

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