CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Bill Belichick era at North Carolina began with fireworks, fanfare, and a sold-out Kenan Stadium buzzing with anticipation. But by the final whistle, the only thing louder than the pregame hype was the silence that followed a stunning 48–14 blowout loss to TCU.

In a debut that felt more surreal than celebratory, the six-time Super Bowl champion was handed a humbling welcome to college football, as the Horned Frogs scored 41 unanswered points and sent fans streaming for the exits before the third quarter ended.

Things started off well for the Tar Heels. They marched 83 yards for a touchdown on their opening drive, but after giving up a 75-yard touchdown to go down 20 on the first play of the second half, the Tar Heels unraveled quickly.

For a coach whose legacy is b

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