The University of North Carolina is on the verge of a significant transformation in its football program. The addition of 72-year-old Bill Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach of the New England Patriots, is set to take the Tar Heels football program to new heights. But the question remains: how much success will North Carolina football find in its first season under the Belichick regime? The Tar Heels had a 6-6 record this season and a 3-5 record in ACC play. Can Belichick lead the team to more wins in his first year as head coach in Chapel Hill? Let's take a closer look at the 2025 UNC football schedule and the projected number of wins for the Tar Heels.
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2025 UNC Football Schedule and Projected Wins
TCU will face North Carolina on August 30. This highly anticipated matchup is sure to draw a lot of attention. The Tar Heels then travel to Charlotte to take on their in-state rivals on September 6. Tickets for this game are available for purchase. Richmond will visit North Carolina on September 13, and fans can also get tickets for this game. After that, North Carolina will travel to UCF on September 20. Another crucial game on the schedule is when North Carolina takes on California at an undisclosed time. They will also face NC State at an unknown date. Clemson will come to Chapel Hill on a specific date, and tickets for this game are on sale. Duke will also pay a visit to North Carolina at a particular time. Stanford will be another opponent, and tickets for their game are available. Virginia will battle it out with North Carolina at a designated time. The Tar Heels will also travel to Syracuse and Wake Forest at unspecified dates.
Although odds for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff have not been released yet, some sportsbooks have started taking wagers on how many games Belichick and the Tar Heels will win in 2025. The current over/under varies depending on the sportsbook. FanDuel has UNC at 7.5 wins, while DraftKings set the number at 6.5 wins. FanDuel offers odds of UNC over 7.5 wins (+124) and UNC under 7.5 wins (-158). DraftKings has UNC over 6.5 wins (-170) and UNC under 6.5 wins (+130). These odds give an indication of the expectations for the team's performance next season.
