No. 25 North Carolina (1-0) opened the season with a 94-54 win over Central Arkansas (0-1), extending its streak to 21 straight victories in season openers and

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick collected his first ACC football win as the Tar Heels outmuscled the Syracuse Orange on Friday night.

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Seth Trimble's layup attempt with just a few seconds left was altered by BYU, leaving it short and helping the Cougars get the win in what was a back-and-forth game for the two ranked teams. The Tar Heels battled back late, getting some key buckets and having the chance to tie or take the lead after BYU missed two free throws.

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The highlight of Belichick's tenure at UNC thus far -- and a culmination of his team showing gradual improvement throughout the course of the season -- was on display when the Tar Heels snapped their four-game losing skid against the Orange.

North Carolina has been a disaster in Year 1 under coach Bill Belichick. Still winless against power conference competition, the Tar Heels have been outclassed for much of the season.

The Tar Heels opened their 2025-26 regular season with a 94-54 victory over Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.