Belichick's coaching influences North Carolina before season opener in Dublin
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

North Carolina's season opener against Texas Christian University is set for this weekend in Dublin. Under head coach Bill Belichick, the Tar Heels look to improve after a disappointing 4-8 record last season. Punter Adam Gibbs-McCann has expressed admiration for Belichick's extensive knowledge of football, stating that the team's practices are enhanced by his presence. Belichick, who signed a five-year $50 million contract, aims to elevate North Carolina's performance in college football, a sport that traditionally lags behind basketball at the university. Gibbs-McCann is eager to make his debut in front of a home crowd at the Aviva Stadium.
- •North Carolina opens the season against Texas Christian University in Dublin.
- •Bill Belichick signed a five-year contract worth $50 million with the Tar Heels.
- •The team finished last season with a 4-8 record.
- •Punter Adam Gibbs-McCann is set to make his college debut.
- •Gibbs-McCann cites Belichick's coaching as a significant learning opportunity.
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Belichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin trip
- 7:09 AMBBC Sport — Belichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin trip
"North Carolina punter Adam Gibbs-McCann says he has been "blown away" by Bill Belichick's coaching.
"North Carolina punter Adam Gibbs-McCann says he has been "blown away" by Bill Belichick's coaching.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:09 AMBelichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin trip
North Carolina punter Adam Gibbs-McCann says he has been "blown away" by Bill Belichick's coaching.
- BBC SportAug 26, 2026, 7:09 AMBelichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin trip
North Carolina punter Adam Gibbs-McCann says he has been "blown away" by Bill Belichick's coaching.
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