‘ESPN Should Know Better,’ ‘Bill [Belichick] Hates Everyone Tour Is Back’ — CFB Fans Divided as UNC HC Gives Media The Cold Shoulder
TCU completely dominated the Tar Heels, handing North Carolina a brutal 48-14 defeat last season. The two teams met again to open the 2026 season, but Bill Belichick’s squad made sure history did not repeat itself, stunning college football fans with a 15-10 victory over TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels faced off against TCU in the season opener last season, losing 48-14, and met again this season to open the 2026 football year. This time, Bill Belichick’s TCU defeated the Tar Heels 15-10 in Dublin, Ireland. Following the victory, Belichick displayed his usual reserved demeanor, which drew criticism from fans.
During halftime, Belichick had a brief interaction with an ESPN reporter that escalated tensions. Belichick continued walking without acknowledging the reporter, leading fans to speculate that Belichick's cold demeanor is back.
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