UNC vs Charlotte Predictions, Picks, Odds: Who Wins Week 2 College Football Game?
North Carolina's defense forced two turnovers, and Gio Lopez completed 68% of passes for 155 yards in Bill Belichick's first college head coaching victory.
- On a wet Saturday afternoon, North Carolina secured a 20-3 victory over Charlotte in their in-state football matchup.
- The game followed UNC's poor Monday night debut under Bill Belichick, who faced early doubts about winning at college level.
- Gio Lopez connected with Chris Culliver on a 51-yard touchdown pass, and Davion Gause added a 12-yard rushing touchdown, while Charlotte managed just 21 yards on 29 rushing attempts.
- Lopez connected on 17 out of 25 pass attempts, accumulating 155 yards, while North Carolina’s defense limited Charlotte to 271 total yards and forced two turnovers, helping improve their record to 1-1.
- Belichick's five-year, $50 million contract aims to boost North Carolina's profile as they prepare to host Richmond Saturday, while Charlotte hosts Monmouth.
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North Carolina stifles Charlotte, gives Bill Belichick first win
Gio Lopez threw for a touchdown and legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick secured his first collegiate coaching victory as North Carolina defeated Charlotte 20-3 on Saturday night in Charlotte.


North Carolina 20, Charlotte 3
Belichick wins 1st at UNC, confirms Patriots ban
Bill Belichick picked up win No. 1 at North Carolina as it beat Charlotte 20-3. He also confirmed that Patriots scouts have been banned from the Tar Heels facility, saying, "It's obvious I'm not welcome at their facility, so they're not welcome at ours."
Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte
Gio Lopez threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Chris Culliver on the first possession, Davion Gause ran for a 12-yard score and Bill Belichick got his first win as a college head coach as North Carolina defeated Charlotte 20-3 on a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon.

Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3
Bill Belichick has secured his first win as a college head coach. North Carolina defeated Charlotte 20-3 on a rainy Saturday.
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