UNC coach Bill Belichick discusses upcoming rivalry game against Duke
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick previewed the rivalry match against Duke, set for Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke is coming off a narrow loss to Georgia Tech, while UNC improved to 3-2 after defeating Pittsburgh. Belichick highlighted the significance of the game and spoke on Duke's strong offensive player Nate Sheppard, noting the challenge he poses. He also emphasized the importance of tackling and special teams preparation to compete effectively against Duke’s well-balanced team.
- •Duke lost to Georgia Tech, marking their first loss of the season.
- •UNC defeated Pittsburgh, elevating their record to 3-2.
- •Bill Belichick acknowledged Duke's defensive capabilities and key offensive players.
- •The game will take place Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- •Belichick stressed the need for better special teams performance after last year's issues.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — UNC head coach Bill Belichick previews rivalry game against Duke
"North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick previewed the battle for the Victory Bell against Duke on Saturday.
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