UNC-TCU season opener in Dublin: Belichick's defensive call and Dwyer's injury status
North Carolina and TCU prepare for their Week 0 season opener in Dublin, with head coach Bill Belichick set to personally call the Tar Heels' defense amid son Steve Belichick's medical leave, while TCU wide receiver Jordan Dwyer's foot injury leaves his availability in doubt.
0 stories0 sourcesUpdated Aug 29, 2026
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Bill Belichick will personally call UNC's defensive plays in the team's season opener against TCU in Dublin, with defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on indefinite medical leave.
TCU wide receiver Jordan Dwyer remains a game-time decision for the Week 0 opener against North Carolina due to a lingering foot injury, with Terry Shelton ready to step in.
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