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2 Winners, 5 Losers in UNC Football's Brutal Loss to Syracuse
UNC's brutal loss to Syracuse highlights key mistakes.
Sports Illustrated3d ago
North Carolina · ACC
Bill Belichick
Head Coach
88
SCORCHINGHEATING UP- Overall Record
- 4-2
- Conference Record
- 2-1
- Buyout
- $30M
- 2027 Recruiting Rank
- N/A
- Hired
- Dec 1, 2024
Buyout details: $30M if UNC fires without cause; only $1M if he leaves
Source: The Athletic
Upset loss stings.
Bill Belichick's squad fell 30-31 at home to Syracuse as the favorite. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.
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