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Bill Belichick experiences rare emotion as UNC edges TCU in Dublin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Bill Belichick experiences rare emotion as UNC edges TCU in Dublin

Summary

Bill Belichick showed uncharacteristic enthusiasm after his North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 29, 2026. The victory marks a significant turnaround from last season’s disappointing 4-8 record, which included a 48-14 loss to TCU in the 2025 opener. During the tense final moments, Belichick celebrated an offsides call that sealed the win for UNC. This season begins with heightened scrutiny on Belichick, following controversy surrounding personnel changes and player absences. UNC's next match is against East Tennessee State.

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By the Numbers

•UNC beat TCU 15-10 in the season opener in Dublin.
•Belichick displayed unexpected excitement during the game.
•Last season, UNC finished with a 4-8 record including a loss to TCU.
•Controversy surrounds Belichick due to recent staff changes.
•Next, UNC faces East Tennessee State.

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Bill Belichick is approaching the one-year anniversary of his heinous college football head coaching debut. Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels lost 48-14 to the TCU Horned Frogs on Sept. 1, 2025, and reminders of his face-plant followed him throughout UNC’s failed 4-8 season. North Carolina and TCU ran it back for the 2026 season opener,…
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