Nobody was sure how Bill Belichick’s college football debut at North Carolina would play out, but TCU expected an easy win — and they achieved it, winning 48-14.

Chris Hummer from CBS Sports spoke with sources at TCU, revealing they anticipated UNC’s struggles due to a significant roster overhaul.

Hummer stated: “This was one of those things where scouting for UNC was difficult, as they had 70 new players. They evaluated each player to build their understanding of the team.”

The Tar Heels were secretive about their lineup, with transfer starter Gio Lopez confirmed and no game-day depth chart shared.

TCU anticipated a rough outing for UNC, given the numerous transfers and the relative inexperience. Belichick’s team allowed 41 unanswered points and two defensive touchdowns, displaying a performance that fell short of expectations.

Hummer elaborated, mentioning various weaknesses across the team, stating it was hard to compete with a well-established squad like TCU’s.

Ultimately, UNC’s approach led to one of its worst performances in history, showcasing the challenges of integrating a large number of new players under pressure.