UNC holds off TCU in rain-soaked Dublin opener

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels edged out TCU 15-10 in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29. UNC, led by coach Bill Belichick in his second year, avenged a 48-14 loss to TCU from the previous season. Despite unfavorable conditions, the Tar Heels capitalized on TCU’s mistakes, including 11 penalties. Dealing with turnovers and a key safety, TCU was unable to convert on critical opportunities throughout the game, while UNC’s balanced offense featured tight end Jelani Thurman, who had four catches for 94 yards. The victory marks a promising start for Belichick’s revamped squad as they continue their season.

• 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick's UNC outlasts mistake-plagued TCU in slippery Dublin, avenges defeat from last season's opener