North Carolina Defeats TCU in Bill Belichick's Second Season Opener

North Carolina began coach Bill Belichick's second season with a 15-10 victory against TCU in Dublin during the Aer Lingus Classic. The game took place on a rainy Saturday, where new quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards and Aeron Burrell contributed with two field goals.

TCU initially led 10-3 after scoring on their first two drives but failed to score again. The Horned Frogs were unable to convert on critical fourth-down attempts in the second half, including a fourth-and-2 from the Tar Heels' 10-yard line. TCU's new quarterback, Jaden Craig, completed 20 of 32 passes for 175 yards.

North Carolina's defense improved after halftime, limiting TCU to just 26 rushing yards. The Tar Heels managed to take the lead with a safety just before halftime, marking their first halftime lead against a Power Four opponent last season. The game concluded with North Carolina running out the clock after a missed field goal attempt by Burrell.