North Carolina played in eight games last season in which the closing betting line was within 3.5 points. The Tar Heels finished 3-10 against the spread (ATS) in 2024 — the worst recorded year ATS in program history.
While Bubba Cunningham and the athletic department aren’t looking at betting trends to make coaching decisions, the fact is that under Mack Brown, UNC performed below expectations—according to the oddsmakers.
Insert Bill Belichick, one of the best ATS coaches in NFL history, into the mix. North Carolina fans and the college football world are anxiously waiting for Labor Day weekend to get the first glance at the new look Tar Heels under the six-time Super Bowl champion.