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North Carolina's Bill Belichick earns first Victory Bell win against Duke

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

North Carolina's Bill Belichick earns first Victory Bell win against Duke

Summary

Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 24-20 victory against Duke on October 17, snapping the Blue Devils' two-game winning streak in the Victory Bell rivalry. North Carolina raced to a 17-0 lead and managed to maintain their advantage despite some challenges in turnovers. This win marks Belichick's second consecutive victory, following a previous win over Pittsburgh, and improves the Tar Heels' record to 4-2 for the season. Belichick joyfully rang the Victory Bell post-game, reflecting the team's growing success. They will next face Syracuse as they aim for three straight wins.

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By the Numbers

•UNC leads 17-0 before halftime against Duke.
•Final score was 24-20 in favor of North Carolina.
•Bill Belichick rings the Victory Bell after the game.
•The win improves UNC's record to 4-2 this season.
•Next game for UNC is against Syracuse.

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Things seem to be turning around for Bill Belichick. After claiming his first win against a ranked opponent during his time at North Carolina against Pittsburgh, Belichick has now claimed his first Victory Bell win against Duke. Belichick’s Tar Heels ran out to a 17-0 lead and held on in the second half to seal the 24-20 win. During the post-game […] The post Watch North Carolina’s Bill Belichick ring the victory bell on ‘MyFace, MyGram’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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