Gio Lopez threw for a touchdown and legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick secured his first collegiate coaching victory as North Carolina defeated Charlotte 20-3 on Saturday night in Charlotte.

Belichick became one of the biggest stories in college football when he took the coaching job with the Tar Heels in December. Then the former coach of the New England Patriots came under considerable scrutiny with a season-opening blowout loss earlier in the week.

To pick up his first victory of the season, Belichick's team mostly relied on defense after breaking out to an early 10-0 lead.

The 49ers (0-2) were held to 271 yards, though North Carolina (1-1) managed slightly more with 303.

Lopez finished 17-for-25 for 155 passing yards just five nights after he exited with an injury during a season-o

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