Live Game Thread: Tar Heels vs Charlotte 49ers

Follow along all day to see all the latest updates between North Carolina and the Charlotte 49ers in Bill Belichick's second game.

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The North Carolina Tar Heels under head coach Bill Belichick take the field in Week 2, trying to combat their embarrassing Week 1 loss to TCU.

First Quarter

Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) signals firts down in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Scoring Update No. 1: It didn't take the Tar Heels very long to get on the board, 59 seconds to be exact. Quarterback Gio Lopez and company put together a three-play drive, concluding with a pass to wide receiver Chris Culliver for 51 yards.

Scoring Update No. 2: The Tar Heels were able to force the 49ers to punt the ball away on their first possession of the game, resulting in Belichick and company putting together a seven-play field goal drive. 10-0 North Carolina.

End of First Quarter: At the end of the quarter, the Tar Heels held on to a 10-0 lead over the 49ers, though the 49ers ended the quarter with the ball in their possession.

Second Quarter

Scoring Update No. 3: The 49ers cracked the scoreboard for the first time after putting together an 11-play drive for 60 yards. The Tar Heels held Charlotte to a field goal, making it 10-3 Tar Heels.

Punt: The Tar Heels had to punt the ball away after a six-play drive go for 34 yards.

Missed Field Goal: The 49ers put together a strong 11-play drive, going for 71 yards in six minutes. Attempting to add a field goal to their point total, Liam Boyd missed from 26 yards out, holding the score at 10-3 Tar Heels.

Scoring Update No. 4: The Tar Heels capitalized on the 49ers' missed field goal by responding with a touchdown drive, pushing the score to 17-3 after a successful extra point kick. Davion Gause scored the touchdown for the Tar Heels.

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Charleston French (23) runs with the ball during the first half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Halftime

Third Quarter

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte 49ers quarterback Conner Harrell (15) drops back to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Turnover on Downs: The 49ers had a chance to get back in the game with a touchdown pass, but E. Jai Mason was unable to haul in the catch.

Tar Heels and 49ers would trade off punts.

End of 3rd Quarter: North Carolina will start with the ball in the fourth quarter. As for the end of the third quarter, the score is 17-3 Tar Heels

Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick walks on to the field before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Fourth Quarter

Scoring Update No. 5: Tar Heels drain a field goal to push the score to 20-3.

End of Game:

Belichick brings home his first win as the Tar Heels' head coach. Final: Tar Heels 20, 49ers 3

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