CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- North Carolina still hasn't won a game against a Power Four opponent under Bill Belichick, but as Saturday's 17-16 overtime defeat against No. 16 Virginia showed, the improvement the head coach has long promised is finally showing up on the field.
The Tar Heels dominated Virginia at the line of scrimmage, racking up six sacks and largely eliminating the Cavaliers' run game, but a failed two-point try in overtime proved the difference.
"It's one thing for people to say we're getting better," wide receiver Jordan Shipp said, "but now we're showing it.