Bill Belichick begins second season at North Carolina against TCU in Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Bill Belichick starts his second season as head coach at North Carolina today at noon ET against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. The Tar Heels did not have defensive coordinator Steve Belichick due to medical leave, and G.M. Michael Lombardi is on paid administrative leave during an investigation. Last year, Belichick led the team to a 4-8 record, and performance this season is crucial for his future with the program. The team's strategy focused heavily on high-school recruits this year, with less reliance on the transfer portal.
- •North Carolina plays TCU in Dublin, Ireland.
- •The game starts at noon ET today.
- •Bill Belichick's second college season follows a 4-8 record last year.
- •Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave.
- •UNC emphasizes high-school recruits for the 2026 season.
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick's second season in college football starts today
"Two NFL seasons have transpired without should-be Hall of Fame head coach Bill Belichick, who had spent half of a century in pro football.
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