Early Season Surprises and Storylines | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina stunned TCU with a 15-10 win, showcasing a revamped defense but still struggling to generate big plays offensively—early signs of promise under Belichick. Meanwhile, USC’s blowout win over San Jose State masked a second-half collapse, while Florida State’s gritty 34-17 victory over New Mexico State hinted at deeper issues—and maybe a coaching change ahead. Virginia’s dominant win over NC State proves they’re no fluke, with QB Beau Pribula lighting up the stat sheet. Memphis surged with a 27-21 win over UNLV, positioning them for a huge showdown against Boise State—and rising coach Charles Huff could be on the verge of becoming a top-tier name. Early season chaos is here: some teams are soaring, others are stumbling—watch this space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de3b6f7e4806a507