{
  "id": 8617603,
  "title": "Tense Postgame Handshake Between Dabo Swinney, Bill Belichick Goes Viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/tense-postgame-handshake-between-dabo-swinney-bill-belichick-goes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T05:16:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/tense-postgame-handshake-between-dabo-swinney-bill-belichick-goes-viral-12464768"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent Clemson vs. North Carolina game, it appeared that the Tar Heels were set to defeat the Tigers by a wide margin. However, Clemson managed to stage a comeback under the guidance of quarterback Tait Reynolds, who had his first start of the season. Clemson scored 92, 68, and 44 yard drives to secure a victory, marking the first loss of the year for Belichick. The Clemson coach, known for his tough demeanor, engaged in an awkward postgame handshake with North Carolina's Dabo Swinney. Swinney, expecting a more friendly gesture, was left unimpressed as Belichick swiftly shook hands and turned away. The brief interaction lasted only two seconds, sparking backlash on social media. Fans expressed their disapproval of Belichick's apparent disrespect towards Swinney, with some calling him a \"classless loser.\" Despite the controversy, the win may have cooled the discussions about Swinney's job security. Belichick, who previously went 4-8 in his first year in Chapel Hill, is currently on the cusp of losing his position, with two key staff members resigning.",
  "summary": "Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick shared an awkward postgame moment after Clemson's comeback win over North Carolina.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dabo Swinney's Tigers quiet critics for now with comeback win; Bill Belichick's Tar Heels stumble",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/dabo-swinneys-tigers-quiet-critics-for-now-with-comeback-win-bill-8579920",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:28:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dabo Swinney’s Tigers quiet critics for now with comeback win; Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels stumble",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/dabo-swinneys-tigers-quiet-critics-for-now-with-comeback-win-bill",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:29:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}