UNC Tar Heels upset TCU 15-10 in Week 0 opener in Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The UNC Tar Heels started their season with a 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29, 2026. This win marks an important early boost for head coach Bill Belichick, despite being a hard-fought contest. UNC gained 322 total yards, with a promising start in the first quarter leading to 10 points. The Tar Heels' defense played a key role in limiting TCU's offense throughout the game. The outcome alleviates some pressure on Belichick amid speculation regarding his future with the team.
- •UNC plays TCU in Dublin, Ireland on August 29, 2026.
- •Tar Heels win 15-10 to start the season.
- •Belichick begins his second season as head coach.
- •UNC gains 322 total yards and scores 10 points in the first quarter.
- •UNC defense effectively contained TCU's offense during the game.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — What does UNC Tar Heels week zero win mean for Bill Belichick?
"UNC opened Bill Belichick’s second season with a 15-10 upset of TCU in Dublin, giving the Tar Heels an early boost after a turbulent offseason in Chapel Hill.
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