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Readers: How do you feel about Bill Belichick’s college football debut?
UNC and Patriots fans watched closely to see how Belichick’s coaching would translate to college football.
The college football season began this weekend, and it brought mixed emotions for Boston sports fans. Long-time New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick made his college debut Monday night against TCU.
Belichick started coaching in 1975 with the Baltimore Colts, and joined the Patriots in 2000. In 23 seasons in New England, he won a record six Super Bowls and posted 266 regular season wins — the second-most with a single team in NFL history.
However, after finishing the 2023 season with a 4-13 record, the Patriots decided to move on and parted ways with Belichick.
After leaving, questions were asked about what was next for him. Will he retire? Will he try to get another coaching job?
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Belichick decided to take his talents to college, where he became the head coach of UNC in 2025. UNC finished with a mediocre record of 6-7 last season, causing them to make a number of transfers along with bringing in Belichick in the offseason.
Nine months after the move, fans have been anticipating the start of the season to see how he would fare in the NCAA. On Monday night, the answer came in a 48-14 loss to Texas Christian University.
Patriots fans aren’t used to seeing Belichick, known for his defensive schemes, give up 48 points. It marked the most points he’s ever allowed in a game — and suggested he will need time to adjust to the college level.
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Belichick’s Tar Heels will return to action on Saturday, Sept. 6 where they’ll stay in state to face UNC-Charlotte.
We want to know: How does it feel to watch Belichick’s first game as Tar Heels head coach? What did you think of the game? Let us know in the form below or e-mail us at [email protected], and your response might be featured in an upcoming article.
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