• UNC football has won two consecutive games after a season-opening loss to TCU. • The Tar Heels' defense has allowed only nine total points in its last two games. • Coach Bill Belichick remains cautious about the team's confidence ahead of their next game against Central Florida. • Players view the early-season loss as a "wake-up call" and are focused on improving.

CHAPEL HILL — Following a season-opening blowout loss against TCU, UNC football earned back-to-back victories in games it was favored to win by double digits.

After a 41-6 win against FCS opponent Richmond in Week 3 at Kenan Stadium, has coach Bill Belichick seen enough in the last few weeks to think the Tar Heels (2-1) will have more confidence returning to Power 4 competition at Central Florida (2-0)?

“I hope so. We’

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