Bill Belichick’s highly anticipated debut as head coach of North Carolina proved anything but magical, as TCU overpowered the Tar Heels in a lopsided rout. The matchup, billed as the start of a new era under the legendary NFL coach, quickly unraveled with defensive breakdowns, stalled drives, and little sign of Belichick’s trademark discipline. For a fan base eager to see his winning pedigree translate to the college game, the opener was a sobering reminder that success doesn’t come overnight. TCU’s dominance set the tone, leaving Belichick and his new program with hard lessons to learn and plenty of ground to make up in the weeks ahead.