TCU at North Carolina live updates: Latest score, highlights from Bill Belichick's collegiate debut

Final

🚨 4Q, 9:21: TCU 48, North Carolina 14

Josh Hoover strung together a five-play, 76-yard drive to put an exclamation mark on TCU’s blowout win over North Carolina. Hoover connected with a 4-yard touchdown pass to DJ Rogers for the score.

🚨 3Q, 0:29: TCU 41, North Carolina 14

Coming in off the bench, Max Johnson led a 10-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, finished off with a 10-yard touchdown pass to his brother, tight end Jake Johnson.

UNC QB change

North Carolina has taken out quarterback Gio Lopez, substituting him for sixth-year senior Max Johnson.

🚨 3Q, 6:56: TCU 41, North Carolina 7

TCU has extended its lead now to five scores. A Gio Lopez strip sack was picked up by TCU’s Devean Deal and returned 37 yards for a touchdown. The Tar Heels have just 115 total yards on the night and have completed just four passes.

🚨 3Q, 8:30: TCU 35, North Carolina 7

TCU running back Trent Battle found an opening and took it, increasing TCU’s lead to four scores on a 28-yard touchdown run. The run capped off a 9-play, 85-yard drive over four minutes.

🚨 3Q, 14:48: TCU 27, North Carolina 7

On TCU’s first play from scrimmage of the second half, Horned Frogs running back and UTSA transfer Kevorian Barnes found a crease on the right side and took it 75 yards for a touchdown. TCU now has a 322-103 total yardage edge.

Second half underway

North Carolina kicks off to start the second half. TCU will begin with the ball from its 25-yard line.

TCU QB Josh Hoover turning heads

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover is 20-of-25 for 193. He’s got one pretty TD and one interception. He’s clearly been the best player on the field so far tonight. On3 reported back in the spring that Hoover turned down interest from Tennessee to return TCU.

🚨 END 1H: TCU 20, North Carolina 7

Heading into the half, TCU kicker Kyle Lemmermann converted a 33-yard field goal attempt to cap off a 9-play, 63-yard drive. Lemmermann is now 2 of 2 on field goal attempts tonight.

🚨 2Q, 3:57: TCU pick-6

Just three plays after TCU quarterback Josh Hoover was picked off, North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez was intercepted by safety Bud Clark, who returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. The Horned Frogs extend their lead to 17-7.

2Q, 5:13: Josh Hoover picked off

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover was picked off by North Carolina’s Kaleb Cost on a tipped pass. The Tar heels take over on their own 19-yard line.

North Carolina offense struggling

Following North Carolina’s first touchdown drive, the Heels’ next three drives have all been three-and-outs, and UNC has amassed -10 yards during that span.

🚨 2Q, 11:13: TCU 10, North Carolina 7

TCU has now scored 10 straight points and takes a 3-point lead over North Carolina. TCU kicker Kyle Lemmermann converted a 32-yard field goal to cap off a 14-play, 55-yard drive spanning over six minutes.

End 1Q: TCU 7, North Carolina 7

Since North Carolina bullied TCU on the first drive, the Tar Heels’ runs have gone for 0, 2, 1, and -1 yards, plus a sack. TCU will have a 1st-and-10 on the 50-yard line coming out of the quarter break.

🚨 1Q, 4:08: TCU 7, North Carolina 7

TCU answered North Carolina’s opening shot. Quarterback Josh Hoover connected with wide receiver and Iowa transfer Jordan Dwyer for a 27-yard touchdown, with Dwyer streaking down the left side of the field.

UNC GOATs in attendance

Among the celebrities in attendance tonight for the start of the Bill Belichick era are Michael Jordan, Roy Williams and Lawrence Taylor.

1Q, 6:39: UNC punts

With back-to-back three-and-outs following the Tar Heels’ touchdown to open the game, TCU takes over from its 42-yard line.

Jordon Hudson in attendance

Moments after North Carolina took an early 7-0 lead, ESPN panned to Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss celebrating the score.

🚨 1Q, 10:55: North Carolina 7, TCU 0

North Carolina needed just seven plays to go 83 yards and score on the opening drive of the Bill Belichick era. The Tar Heels took almost four minutes off the clock, capped off by an 8-yard run from running back Caleb Hood.

Michael Jordan at Chapel Hill

Attendees expected tonight for Bill Belichick’s UNC debut against TCU, include Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm, Lawrence Taylor, Julius Peppers, Eric Church, Chase Rice and Blake Snell.

Kickoff

TCU wins the toss and defers. North Carolina receives to start and will begin from its 17-yard line.

Bill Belichick pregame interview

Bill Belichick’s tactics

In vintage Bill Belichick style, the six-time Super Bowl champion is leaving his depth chart blank for the season opener.

Who is UNC QB Gio Lopez

Gio Lopez proved to be one of the most productive quarterbacks on the Group of Five level at South Alabama. He produced 274.7 yards of total offense last season, ranking No. 22 nationally in the FBS in that category.

He finished fourth in the Sun Belt in passing (2,559 yards or 232.6 yards per game) last season, fourth in touchdown passes (18), fourth in completion percentage (206-for-312 or 66 percent), and third in fewest interceptions (five). He also ran for 465 yards and seven touchdowns, while averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Lopez beat out sixth-year senior Max Johnson for the starting job.

Latest info on TCU at North Carolina

How will North Carolina handle the start of the Bill Belichick era? And what does TCU look like playing against another legendary coach in a season debut?

Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Betting line: TCU is a 3.5-point road favorite, according to BetMGM

North Carolina injury update

UNC center Christo Kelly, who entered camp as the backup, is a game-time decision tonight, according to ESPN. He’s dealing with a left ankle injury, and the ankle is wrapped. If he can’t go, third-string center Chad Lindberg will start at center. He’s never played center in college.