Belichick, UNC put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

Bill Belichick, North Carolina put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

The North Carolina Tar Heels and Belichick put a difficult offseason behind them in a Week 0 win over the TCU Horned Frogs.

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College football is back, and Bill Belichick's North Carolina? 'They've improved'

College football made its now annual restart in Ireland, where local color mixed with Carolina blue and TCU purple.

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In pics: Aviva Stadium hosts College Football Classic as North Carolina prevail

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29

Tar Heel Nation Excited As Belichick Earns First Signature Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened up their long-awaited 2026-27 college football season on Saturday against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. With head coach Bill Belichick entering this season on the hot seat, the pressure was immensely high for the Tar Heels to deliver right away.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29

Predicting North Carolina’s Stat Lines Against TCU

It's finally time to see how the changes the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated this offseason will affect the product on the field. North Carolina’s season begins against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, a rematch from last season when the Horned Frogs defeated the Tar Heels 48-14 in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29

One UNC Player Being Overlooked Heading Into 2026-27 Season

Michael Malone has put together quite a deep roster in his first season with the Tar Heels. The combination of transfer, international, and freshman talent gives Carolina a strong mix heading into the 2026-27 season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 29

UNC's Bill Belichick might officially be on the hot seat

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick won't get the benefit of the doubt forever, especially after a bit of a shakeup in the UNC program after such a disappointing and scandal-riddled season.

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College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29

What UNC Football Training Camp Means For 2027 Recruiting Class

For months, the speculation and anticipation surrounding the North Carolina Tar Heels football program have been astronomically intense. That process began in the transfer portal, extended into training camp, and eventually culminated in the season opener.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29

Former UNC Football Top Recruit Could Be on Outside Again

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program hasn't been known for its recruiting prowess, but this offseason, the front office compiled one of the better classes in the country.

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Is the Bill Belichick era at North Carolina already coming to a close?

As Bill Belichick enters Year 2 at the helm of UNC, is the end already in sight?

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 28

UNC Football Freshman Report: 3 Rookies Who Can Step Up

This has been one of the most polarizing offseasons in Chapel Hill, as the North Carolina Tar Heels football program has been under duress over the last few months with so much on the line in 2026.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 28

UNC Players Who Didn't Live Up to Expectations This Camp

Can you believe that the North Carolina Tar Heels play a football game on Saturday? Maybe some fans aren't thrilled after last season, but this year is an opportunity for growth under second-year head coach Bill Belichick.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 28

Former UNC Football Top Recruit Finally Playing Like One

The North Carolina Tar Heels are entering a make-or-break season, as head coach Bill Belichick is on the hot seat in only his second season in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 28

3 Biggest Surprises From UNC Training Camp Practices

After what happened last season, the North Carolina Tar Heels needed a strong offseason to have an opportunity to bounce back. That started with accumulating talent through the transfer portal and recruiting class, which North Carolina did quite well.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 28

UNC Football Position Battle Rankings: Where Everyone Stands After Camp

The North Carolina Tar Heels have had an eventful offseason, some good, some bad. The good is associated with the talent the front office accumulated this offseason through the transfer portal and recruiting class.