The Bill Belichick era at North Carolina kicks off Monday when the legendary former NFL coach makes his long-awaited debut on the college sidelines. Big 12 contender TCU visits in the final matchup of a loaded Week 1 slate, eager to spoil Belichick's start.

The Tar Heels return only a handful of contributors from last season, but Belichick inherits a program that has reached bowl eligibility in six straight years. His presence raises expectations for a program that has logged just one double-digit-win season in the 21st century. North Carolina now turns to an eight-time Super Bowl champion to lift its ceiling.

TCU, meanwhile, has never beaten the Tar Heels (0-3 all-time) but enters with a chance to change that. Coach Sonny Dykes has won 27 of 40 games since taking over and guid

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