Invoice Belichick picked up his first win as a school coach on Saturday, as his North Carolina group cruised to a 20-3 win over Charlotte. After a disastrous 48-14 loss to TCU in Week 1 that spoiled his debut with the Tar Heels, his group responded behind a standout efficiency from quarterback Gio Lopez.

Lopez, who exited UNC’s recreation in opposition to TCU within the third quarter and didn’t return, was extra environment friendly in opposition to the 49ers. The South Alabama switch completed 17 of 25 for 155 yards and a landing. As a group, North Carolina completed with 300 whole yards of offense.

This weekend marked Belichick’s first win in any capability since Dec. 24, 2023, when the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos, 26-23. After spending 24 seasons because the coach of the Patriots, Belichick left his submit following the 2023 season and took final 12 months off from teaching.

Belichick was courted by North Carolina this previous offseason to interchange legendary coach Mack Brown. The hope with including probably the greatest NFL coaches of all time was that he may convey new gentle to a program that has struggled for the reason that flip of the century. The Tar Heels have had only one season with a minimum of 10 wins (2015) over the last 25 years and have misplaced 5 consecutive bowl video games.

Underneath Belichick, North Carolina utterly remodeled its roster this offseason. The Tar Heels introduced in 41 transfers and added 30 highschool signees to area virtually a wholly new roster.

North Carolina hosts Richmond subsequent on Saturday and faces UCF on the street in its closing recreation of nonconference play on Sept. 20. The Tar Heels’ opening recreation in ACC play is in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in opposition to Clemson on Oct 4.