Bill Belichick Refuses to Get Comfortable After UNC’s TCU Win: "There’s a Lot to Fix"
Billy Edwards Jr. passed for 232 yards as the Tar Heels shut out TCU over the final three quarters and avoided key mistakes.
- On Saturday, North Carolina defeated TCU 15-10 in the Aer Lingus Classic in Dublin, with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. throwing for 232 yards in coach Bill Belichick's second season opener.
- This victory reverses the vibe from last year's 48-14 loss to the Horned Frogs after a tumultuous offseason that saw general manager Michael Lombardi placed on indefinite leave and defensive coordinator Steven Belichick sidelined with an undisclosed medical condition.
- North Carolina's defense shut out TCU for the final three quarters while forcing a safety with 1:49 left in the first half; kicker Aeron Burrell secured the win with two field goals, including a 28-yarder early in the second half.
- TCU coach Sonny Dykes expressed regret over failed fourth-down attempts, noting the Horned Frogs committed 11 penalties as transfer quarterback Jaden Craig threw for 175 yards on limited efficiency.
- Both teams enter an open date before hosting home openers on September 12; Belichick credited his players' hard work and renewed belief, positioning North Carolina to build momentum through a challenging upcoming schedule.
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Texas Christian University Horned Frogs players pray before kickoff during the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic match between Texas Christian University Horned Frogs and North Carolina Tar Heels at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29, 2026. (Photo by Scott Llewellyn/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Bill Belichick Refuses to Get Comfortable After UNC’s TCU Win: "There’s a Lot to Fix"
Bill Belichick secured a gritty 15-10 upset win over the TCU Horned Frogs on August 29. The victory marked a dramatic turnaround from the team’s 48-14 blowout loss to TCU in the 2025 season opener. Despite the positive start to his second year at UNC, the head coach wants the squad to stay focused rather than comfortable. “I feel […] The post Bill Belichick Refuses to Get Comfortable After UNC’s TCU Win: “There’s a Lot to Fix” appeared first on…
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