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Belichick, UNC Fall to 2-2 After Notre Dame Loss

Published October 4, 2026 · Updated October 4, 2026 · NBC Sports

Bill Belichick's North Carolina team fell to 2-2 after a 37-26 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday.

After starting the season 2-0, Bill Belichick's North Carolina team has dropped to 2-2 following consecutive losses to Clemson and Notre Dame. The Irish pulled away after the Tar Heels returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown to cut the score to 21-20, extending their lead to 37-20 with seven minutes remaining. catcrossgame.com

North Carolina faces 5-0 Pitt next Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, the site of two of Belichick's AFC Championship wins with the Patriots in 2001 and 2004. The Tar Heels then have games against Duke, Syracuse, Miami, Connecticut, Louisville, Virginia, and NC State to close out the regular season.

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