Bill Belichick’s College Football Debut: TCU vs. North Carolina Odds and Predictions

Six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick is set to make his debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels as they face off against the TCU Horned Frogs. This matchup is the final game of Week 1 in college football and is scheduled for Monday night. Belichick holds a significant coaching record of 302-165 in the NFL, boasting a 266-121 record with the New England Patriots. The Horned Frogs, ending last season at 9-4 and tied for fifth in the Big 12, are 3.5-point favorites according to the latest odds.

TCU vs. North Carolina Overview

• Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC.

North Carolina leads the all-time series against TCU 3-0, although the teams haven’t met since 1997. The over/under for total points scored in this match is set at 54.5, down by four points from the opening line.

Key Players to Watch

TCU Horned Frogs

• Josh Hoover returns as the starting quarterback, considered a long shot for the Heisman trophy this season at +6500. Last year, he completed 66.5% of his passes for 3,949 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for four scores.
• Eric McAlister, a senior receiver, contributed significantly with 39 receptions for 762 yards and five touchdowns last season.

North Carolina Tar Heels

• New quarterback Gio Lopez, formerly with South Alabama, is expected to lead the team. He threw for more than 3,000 yards over the past two seasons.
• Kobe Paysour stands out as a key receiver, finishing the last season with 365 yards on 21 receptions.

Betting Insights

Mike Tierney, a proficient sports analyst with a remarkable 12-2 record on his last 14 picks involving North Carolina, has encapsulated his insights on this matchup. He is leaning towards the under on the point total and has identified a crucial factor for betting lines.

“He’s only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.”

For more details, including betting odds and decisions, visit SportsLine.