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After winning six Super Bowls as the New England Patriots<\/strong> head coach, Bill Belichick<\/a><\/strong> makes his debut on the collegiate level. After a year away from the NFL game, Belichick is back in football and accepted the North Carolina<\/a><\/strong> job this winter following Mack Brown\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> dismissal.<\/p>\n

Now the eyes of the football world will be on Chapel Hill on Monday night. Belichick has brought in more than 70 new players this offseason. He\u2019s dubbed the program as the \u201cNFL\u2019s 33rd Team,\u201d bringing in former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi<\/a><\/strong> to help run the program.<\/p>\n

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For TCU, it\u2019s another season opener with all eyes on the program. Two years ago, the Horned Frogs hosted Colorado<\/a><\/strong> for the debut of the Deion Sanders<\/a><\/strong> era.<\/p>\n

The headlines are in the finale of college football\u2019s opening weekend. Monday\u2019s game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. On3\u2019s live blog will track the matchup with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along for the latest on TCU at North Carolina. <\/p>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Final<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 10:25:59 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 4Q, 9:21: TCU 48, North Carolina 14<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 10:04:11 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Josh Hoover strung together a five-play, 76-yard drive to put an exclamation mark on TCU\u2019s blowout win over North Carolina. Hoover connected with a 4-yard touchdown pass to DJ Rogers for the score. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 3Q, 0:29: TCU 41, North Carolina 14<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 09:39:53 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming in off the bench, Max Johnson led a 10-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, finished off with a 10-yard touchdown pass to his brother, tight end Jake Johnson. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football UNC QB change<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 09:28:57 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

North Carolina has taken out quarterback Gio Lopez, substituting him for sixth-year senior Max Johnson. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 3Q, 6:56: TCU 41, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 09:23:42 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU has extended its lead now to five scores. A Gio Lopez strip sack was picked up by TCU\u2019s Devean Deal and returned 37 yards for a touchdown. The Tar Heels have just 115 total yards on the night and have completed just four passes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 3Q, 8:30: TCU 35, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 09:17:49 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU running back Trent Battle found an opening and took it, increasing TCU\u2019s lead to four scores on a 28-yard touchdown run. The run capped off a 9-play, 85-yard drive over four minutes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 3Q, 14:48: TCU 27, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:58:14 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

On TCU\u2019s first play from scrimmage of the second half, Horned Frogs running back and UTSA transfer Kevorian Barnes found a crease on the right side and took it 75 yards for a touchdown. TCU now has a 322-103 total yardage edge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Second half underway<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:56:25 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

North Carolina kicks off to start the second half. TCU will begin with the ball from its 25-yard line. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football TCU QB Josh Hoover turning heads<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:54:01 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover is 20-of-25 for 193. He\u2019s got one pretty TD and one interception. He\u2019s clearly been the best player on the field so far tonight. On3 reported back in the spring that Hoover turned down interest from Tennessee to return TCU. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? END 1H: TCU 20, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:35:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Heading into the half, TCU kicker Kyle Lemmermann converted a 33-yard field goal attempt to cap off a 9-play, 63-yard drive. Lemmermann is now 2 of 2 on field goal attempts tonight. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 2Q, 3:57: TCU pick-6<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:17:05 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Just three plays after TCU quarterback Josh Hoover was picked off, North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez was intercepted by safety Bud Clark<\/a><\/strong>, who returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. The Horned Frogs extend their lead to 17-7. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football 2Q, 5:13: Josh Hoover picked off<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:15:14 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover was picked off by North Carolina\u2019s Kaleb Cost on a tipped pass. The Tar heels take over on their own 19-yard line. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football North Carolina offense struggling<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 08:05:58 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Following North Carolina\u2019s first touchdown drive, the Heels\u2019 next three drives have all been three-and-outs, and UNC has amassed -10 yards during that span.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 2Q, 11:13: TCU 10, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:56:54 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU has now scored 10 straight points and takes a 3-point lead over North Carolina. TCU kicker Kyle Lemmermann converted a 32-yard field goal to cap off a 14-play, 55-yard drive spanning over six minutes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football End 1Q: TCU 7, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:45:03 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Since North Carolina bullied TCU on the first drive, the Tar Heels\u2019 runs have gone for 0, 2, 1, and -1 yards, plus a sack. TCU will have a 1st-and-10 on the 50-yard line coming out of the quarter break. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football ???? 1Q, 4:08: TCU 7, North Carolina 7<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:37:11 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU answered North Carolina\u2019s opening shot. Quarterback Josh Hoover<\/a><\/strong> connected with wide receiver and Iowa transfer Jordan Dwyer for a 27-yard touchdown, with Dwyer streaking down the left side of the field. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football UNC GOATs in attendance<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:29:38 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the celebrities in attendance tonight for the start of the Bill Belichick era are Michael Jordan, Roy Williams and Lawrence Taylor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football 1Q, 6:39: UNC punts<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:28:18 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

With back-to-back three-and-outs following the Tar Heels\u2019 touchdown to open the game, TCU takes over from its 42-yard line. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Jordon Hudson in attendance<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:17:18 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Moments after North Carolina took an early 7-0 lead, ESPN panned to Bill Belichick\u2019s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss celebrating the score. <\/p>\n

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Football ???? 1Q, 10:55: North Carolina 7, TCU 0<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:14:16 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

North Carolina needed just seven plays to go 83 yards and score on the opening drive of the Bill Belichick era. The Tar Heels took almost four minutes off the clock, capped off by an 8-yard run from running back Caleb Hood. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Michael Jordan at Chapel Hill<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:13:24 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees expected tonight for Bill Belichick\u2019s UNC debut against TCU, include Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm, Lawrence Taylor, Julius Peppers, Eric Church, Chase Rice and Blake Snell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Kickoff<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 07:08:41 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

TCU wins the toss and defers. North Carolina receives to start and will begin from its 17-yard line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Bill Belichick pregame interview<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 06:58:26 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Bill Belichick\u2019s tactics<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 06:50:39 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

In vintage Bill Belichick style, the six-time Super Bowl champion is leaving his depth chart blank for the season opener.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Who is UNC QB Gio Lopez<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 06:46:35 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gio Lopez<\/a><\/strong> proved to be one of the most productive quarterbacks\u00a0on the Group of Five level at South Alabama. He produced 274.7 yards of total offense last season, ranking No. 22 nationally in the FBS in that category.<\/p>\n

He finished fourth in the Sun Belt in passing (2,559 yards or 232.6 yards per game) last season, fourth in touchdown passes (18), fourth in completion percentage (206-for-312 or 66 percent), and third in fewest interceptions (five). He also ran for 465 yards and seven touchdowns, while averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Lopez beat out sixth-year senior\u00a0Max Johnson<\/a><\/strong> for the starting job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football Latest info on TCU at North Carolina<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 06:43:18 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

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How will North Carolina handle the start of the Bill Belichick era? And what does TCU look like playing against another legendary coach in a season debut?<\/p>\n

Kickoff:<\/strong> 8 p.m. ET
TV:<\/strong> ESPN
Betting line:<\/strong> TCU is a 3.5-point road favorite, according to BetMGM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

By:Pete Nakos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Football North Carolina injury update<\/h2>\n

09\/01\/2025 06:41:16 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

UNC center Christo Kelly, who entered camp as the backup, is a game-time decision tonight, according to ESPN<\/a>. He\u2019s dealing with a left ankle injury, and the ankle is wrapped. If he can\u2019t go, third-string center Chad Lindberg will start at center. He\u2019s never played center in college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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