Last week, North Carolina’s football team defeated Charlotte 20-3, giving Bill Belichick his first college football win, but the team is still struggling to establish itself. By limiting them to just 271 total yards, including a pitiful 21 yards on the ground, the Tar Heels’ defense showed improvement after being thrashed by TCU in Week 1, allowing 542 yards and seemingly giving up first downs on every play.
UNC will host Richmond (1-1) at Kenan Stadium this Saturday. Richmond is a disciplined and proven team that has made three straight FCS Playoff appearances. “Richmond’s an impressive team to watch. Coach (Russ) Huesman has done a good job there, and they have a very experienced staff on the offensive side of the ball,” Bill Belichick said ahead of the matchup. Given that scenario,