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North Carolina beats Duke 24-20 for Belichick’s first win over the rival
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team beat Duke 24-20 in Durham.
The Tar Heels led 17-0, fell behind 20-17, then scored the game-winning touchdown with less than two minutes left.
Belichick’s father was an assistant coach at North Carolina, and the family has a long connection to the rivalry.
North Carolina lost to Duke in Belichick’s first season last year, making this his first win over Duke.
The Tar Heels are now 4-2, after finishing 4-8 last year, suggesting they are improving under Belichick.
Whether he can make North Carolina a college football power remains to be seen.
North Carolina beat Duke 24-20 in Durham, giving coach Bill Belichick his first win over the rival.
The Tar Heels led 17-0, fell behind 20-17, then scored the winning touchdown with less than two minutes remaining.
Belichick’s North Carolina team lost to Duke in his first season last year.
North Carolina improved to 4-2 after finishing 4-8 last year.
- Who
- North Carolina’s Tar Heels, coached by Bill Belichick, beat Duke’s Blue Devils.
- What
- North Carolina won 24-20. It was Belichick’s first win over Duke.
- When
- October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
- Why
- The game was a rivalry matchup. The win was special for Belichick after his team lost to Duke last year.
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Belichick’s North Carolina team lost to Duke in his first season.
North Carolina built a 17-0 lead against Duke.
Duke took a 20-17 lead after North Carolina’s advantage was erased.
North Carolina scored the game-winning touchdown with less than two minutes remaining to win 24-20.
- Final score
- North Carolina 24, Duke 20
- Venue
- Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, North Carolina
- North Carolina record
- 4-2
- Previous season record
- 4-8
- Game-winning touchdown
- Scored with less than two minutes remaining
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