Tar Heels Secure 15-10 Victory Over TCU in Dublin

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Tar Heels Secure 15-10 Victory Over TCU in Dublin

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The University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels secured a 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. This game kicked off the 2026 college football season and marked the second season for Bill Belichick as the Tar Heels’ head coach.

In a hard-fought contest, UNC’s defense played a pivotal role, holding TCU scoreless for the final 49 minutes of the game. New Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a transfer from Wisconsin, completed 16 of 28 passes for 232 yards. Jaylen McGill scored the Tar Heels’ only touchdown on a 9-yard run in the first quarter. Aeron Burrell also contributed with two field goals.

The game’s scoring began with UNC taking a 3-0 lead on a field goal, followed by TCU answering with a field goal of their own and then a touchdown to go up 10-3. UNC responded with McGill’s touchdown run, tying the score at 10-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Tar Heels then took a 12-10 lead in the second quarter due to a TCU safety. The second half saw both offenses struggle in the rainy Dublin weather, with North Carolina ultimately sealing the 15-10 win. TCU’s new quarterback, Jaden Craig, finished with 175 passing yards. The Horned Frogs were hampered by 11 penalties for 95 yards during the game.

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