Bill Belichick Had Optimistic Message for North Carolina After First ACC Win
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Bill Belichick secured his first ACC and Power 4 victory as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels with a 27–10 win over Syracuse on Friday. The Tar Heels overcame a 10–6 halftime deficit, shutting out the Orange in the second half while scoring three touchdowns. Key performances came from quarterback Gio Lopez and freshman running back Demon June. This victory brings UNC to a 3–5 record, following close losses to California and No. 15 Virginia.
Belichick, who took over the Tar Heels this season, expressed optimism in the locker room post-game, encouraging his team to continue their momentum. UNC, previously on a four-game losing streak, now prepares to face 3–5 Stanford, followed by games against Wake Forest, Duke, and NC State. The team aims to become bowl eligible in the remaining games of the season.
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