DUBLIN (AP) — New North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards, Aeron Burrell kicked two field goals, and the Tar Heels opened coach Bill Belichick's second season with a 15-10 win over TCU on a rainy Saturday in Ireland for the Aer Lingus Classic. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
TCU didn't score again after going up 10-3 on its first two drives. The Horned Frogs got the ball eight more times, and were stopped on fourth-and-short deep in Tar Heels territory on their last two drives.
The 74-year-old Belichick, who won six Super Bowls, prepared the team for the new season. Under his leadership, North Carolina's defense played solidly, blocking key opponent attacks.
The match took place at a stadium in Dublin, where thousands of fans supported the teams despite the rain. The game was organized as part of the Aer Lingus Classic, aimed at promoting American football internationally.
North Carolina will play its next home game in a week, while TCU will try to correct mistakes. Belichick praised the team's spirit after the match and expressed optimism about upcoming games.