TCU Rout North Carolina 48-14 in Belichick College Debut

Bill Belichick's debut as head coach at North Carolina ended in a crushing 48-14 loss to TCU, marking the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-led team. After an initial strong drive resulting in a touchdown, the Tar Heels struggled offensively with quarterback Gio Lopez completing just four of ten passes before leaving in the third quarter due to a back injury. TCU dominated, scoring 41 unanswered points including defensive touchdowns from a pick-six and a fumble recovery. Backup quarterback Max Johnson showed some promise late in the game, completing seven of eight passes and throwing a touchdown, but turnovers and mistakes plagued UNC throughout. This defeat ranks among Belichick's worst losses as a head coach by margin, nearly matching the 34-point losses he suffered with the Patriots in recent years. The loss highlighted significant challenges for a North Carolina team relying on newcomers and transfers, while TCU emerged as a strong contender in the Big 12.