"Through one season, Bill Belichick's NFL success hasn't translated to the college game. His 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson has shown more fight against Pablo Torre than UNC showed against its actual opponents. The Freedom of Information Act put up more quality wins this year than the Tar Heels. Honestly, you probably could've called it a wrap in May, when ESPN ran the following headline: "UNC says Bill Belichick's girlfriend still welcome at school.""
"Here's a brutal series of stats about this year's team, via the Raleigh News & Observer: UNC went 0-8 against FBS teams with five or more wins. Its FBS victories came against opponents who finished a combined 8-27. The Tar Heels were swept by Wake Forest, Duke and N.C. State for their first in-state rivalry shutout since 1989 and fourth of all time."
North Carolina finished 4-8 and failed to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2018. The Tar Heels lost 42-19 to NC State and were 0-8 against FBS teams with five or more wins. UNC's FBS victories came against opponents who finished a combined 8-27. Wake Forest, Duke and N.C. State swept UNC in successive weeks, marking the first in-state rivalry shutout since 1989 and the fourth overall. Bill Belichick's NFL success did not translate in his first college season. Questions arose about roster talent, transfer-portal needs, Mike Lombardi's role, and public patience.
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