Bill Belichick emphasizes UNC's preparation ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick stated that his team has significant work remaining before their 2026 season opener against TCU on August 29. The matchup will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland as part of the Aer Lingus Classic. UNC is still determining its starting quarterback from options including Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards and Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill. The team has bolstered its defense with new transfers and aims to be fully prepared by their home opener against East Tennessee State on September 12.
- •UNC opens the season against TCU on August 29.
- •The game will be held in Dublin, Ireland.
- •Belichick mentions ongoing offseason work for the team.
- •A starting quarterback decision is expected soon.
- •UNC hosts East Tennessee State on September 12.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick believes UNC has 'a lot of work' left to do
"UNC and TCU kick off the 2026 college football season in just two weeks. Bill Belichick says his team still has plenty of work to do.
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