Tar Heels Edge TCU in Dublin | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

The Tar Heels edged out TCU 15-10 in Dublin, proving resilience under tough conditions. Coach Belichick got his first win of the year, while OC Bobby Petrino’s offense looked sharper and more sophisticated than last season. Tight end Jelani Thurman shined with four catches for 94 yards, becoming a reliable target. The defense held strong despite missing key coaching, led by QB Billy Edwards Jr., who threw for over 100 yards in a shaky first quarter, and receiver Jordan Shipp, who delivered five catches for 71 yards. But not everyone shone—running back Demon June saw minimal carries, veteran Benjamin Hall struggled with efficiency and fumbled, wideout Trech Kekahuna lost playing time after a turnover, and Mason Humphrey, a practice standout, only managed one catch for 11 yards amid the weather chaos. 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/75caae2c3bfa9df9