UNC Beats TCU With Belichick-Run Defense

North Carolina defeated TCU 15-10 in Dublin, overturning expectations as 7.5-point underdogs. Bill Belichick handled UNC’s defensive play-calling because defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains on indefinite medical leave. The Tar Heels’ defense held TCU without a touchdown, with a conservative early field goal proving decisive after a late fourth-down stop. UNC’s coaching staff, including defensive line coach Bob Diaco, had prepared the defense in Steve Belichick’s absence, and plans for a formal interim coordinator remained unresolved. The win marks an early-season turnaround for UNC under Belichick and showcases how the defense adapted to international play in Dublin.