Bill Belichick, USC, NC State lead college football Week 0 winners and losers - USA Today
Bill Belichick led North Carolina to a 15-10 victory over TCU in a Week 0 college football game, providing a much-needed boost to his tenure. The game was characterized by a strong defensive performance and offensive struggles for both teams.
Why it matters
The performance is significant for the high-profile coaching career of Bill Belichick and the competitive landscape of the college football season.
Hear this story Bill Belichick and North Carolina secured a needed 15-10 victory over TCU after a tumultuous offseason. UNC's defense-first approach may be its blueprint for success against a difficult upcoming schedule. TCU struggled offensively, hampered by penalties, poor third-down conversions, and subpar quarterback play. Bill Belichick needed this one.
That the 74-year-old Belichick came into his second year at North Carolina on one of the hottest seats in college football was a signal that the six-time Super Bowl winner had officially lost his fastball after a dismal end to his run with the New England Patriots.
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