TCU’s Irish Loss and the Curse | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

TCU’s dream season opener in Dublin turned sour as they blew a 10-point lead and fell 15-10 to North Carolina — a loss that might not just be bad luck, but part of a chilling trend: every team that lost the Aer Lingus College Football Classic since 2022 has finished with a .500 record or worse, often missing bowl eligibility entirely. From Boston College’s 2016 collapse to Northwestern’s shocking 1-11 meltdown after their 2021 win, the curse looms large. Now, with Grambling State looming at home, TCU and coach Sonny Dykes must rise — and fast — to become the first team to break this international jinx and prove a tough loss overseas doesn’t have to define their whole year. 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/2b69fa9a1dfcf0e1