Bill Belichick ’s much-anticipated debut as North Carolina’s head coach didn’t exactly script the Hollywood opener some imagined. Under the bright lights of Monday night, TCU marched in and completely flipped the story, running away with a 48-14 win that left the Tar Heels searching for answers. For Belichick, who swapped NFL dynasty lore for a fresh college challenge, the first outing was a harsh reminder that even legends can stumble in new arenas. And for Sonny Dykes ’ Horned Frogs, it was the perfect chance to make a statement on national TV—one they delivered with authority.

Belichick didn’t sugarcoat things in his postgame presser . “We have too many self-inflicted wounds that we have to eliminate,” he admitted, pointing to missed assignments and costly mistakes that piled up.

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