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Scouting Report | North Carolina

North Carolina has improved in Bill Belichick's second season, but it's still a roster with limitations that is relying on several young players who aren't quite ready to play at a high level
By Jamie Uyeyama
September 30, 2026
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Before the start of the 2026 season many people thought that Bill Belichick might be coaching for his job against Notre Dame. There was a good chance they could be 1-2 and staring at 1-3 when looking at their schedule. The vibes around the program off the field and on the field after a 4-8 first season were not great.

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