Belichick Secures First ACC Win, UNC Tops Syracuse

Bill Belichick earned his first ACC and first Power Four victory as North Carolina rallied to beat Syracuse 27-10 at the JMA Wireless Dome, snapping a four-game losing streak and improving to 3-5 (1-3 ACC). True freshman Demon June accounted for two touchdowns and nearly 200 all-purpose yards (101 rushing, 81 receiving), and backup Gio Lopez was 15-of-19 for 216 yards and two scores as UNC totaled 425 yards with a season-high 209 rushing yards. Syracuse, beset by injuries and inconsistency at quarterback, started walk-on freshman Joe Filardi (4-for-18, 39 yards) and saw its losing streak extend to five games. The victory provided a rare positive moment in Belichick’s turbulent debut season, which has been marked by on- and off-field controversies and intense scrutiny. Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson were again prominent at the game amid attention over her involvement in team matters and recent media controversies, including a canceled Hulu docuseries and leaked podcast footage.