Bill Belichick and Frank Reich met again on Saturday for the first time since both exited the NFL. In their latest meeting, Belichick’s North Carolina team defeated Reich’s Stanford squad, 20-15.
The game wasn’t pretty. UNC managed just 47 yards of total offense in the first half, and the teams were tied 3-3 at halftime. Despite the slow start, Belichick’s Tar Heels pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.
With this win, Belichick is now 3-1 against Reich in matchups where both serve as head coaches. However, Reich still holds the Super Bowl bragging rights; he coordinated an offense that scored 41 points against Belichick’s Patriots to win the 2017 NFL title.
The victory improved the Tar Heels’ record to 4-5 on the season. With two wins in their final three games, Belichick’s program will become bowl eligible.
“It’s not just one guy or one thing. A collective effort,” Belichick said. UNC has now won two games in a row after weathering an early-season stretch marked by ugly performances and off-field drama.
The Tar Heels will finish the season facing in-state rivals Wake Forest, Duke, and N.C. State. These important matchups will be key to their postseason hopes.
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