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Notre Dame faces North Carolina with Belichick as head coach

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Notre Dame faces North Carolina with Belichick as head coach
Summary

Notre Dame (4-0) plays North Carolina (2-1) on Saturday at noon. This marks Bill Belichick's first matchup against the Irish as UNC's head coach, having a 6-8 overall record during his tenure. Notre Dame holds a 21-2 all-time record over UNC, last losing to the Tar Heels in 2008, a game later vacated. Belichick acknowledged the strength and impressive performances of the undefeated Irish team.

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  • •Bill Belichick is in his second season as UNC's head coach.
  • •Notre Dame has outscored opponents by significant margins this season.
  • •The game airs live on ESPN.
  • •UNC's notable victories include a win over TCU.
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  • 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Irish at Tar Heels: ND to get 1st experience of Belichick as CFB coach
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We know the legendary status of Bill Belichick. With his NFL days behind him, Belichick will face the Irish for the 1st time as a college coach

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