Bill Belichick and North Carolina blow big lead, lose 28-20 at Clemson
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Key Points:
- North Carolina, coached by Bill Belichick, lost a late lead to Clemson, falling 28-20 after holding a 17-3 advantage in the second quarter.
- Clemson mounted four long scoring drives against North Carolina's defense, which was now coordinated by Brian Belichick following the resignation of Steve Belichick amid misconduct allegations.
- Bill Belichick faced criticism for a risky fourth-and-1 play call late in the game, opting for a deep pass instead of a safer run, which failed and led to Clemson's final touchdown.
- The loss drops North Carolina to 2-1, marking a setback in Belichick's second year as head coach after a 4-8 record last season.
- North Carolina faces a challenging upcoming schedule, with their next game against No. 3 Notre Dame.
