Bill Belichick’s UNC Heels Nearly Upset Top-Ranked Miami Before Costly Strip Sack
Off-field attention before kickoff
Reports about Belichick’s relationship with 25-year-old Jordon Hudson surfaced on the day UNC was set to face Miami. TMZ reported that the 74-year-old coach had ended the relationship more than a year earlier.
The report said they remain close friends and are committed to their business partnerships. Belichick and UNC, meanwhile, had a game to play against the Hurricanes in Chapel Hill.
UNC pushes Miami hard
The Tar Heels traded leads with Miami, which was led by head coach Mario Cristobal. Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah continued his efficient play, while Billy Edwards Jr. matched him for UNC.
Miami used an 80-yard drive to reclaim the lead, 24-21. UNC kept battling and worked to run down the clock heading into the fourth quarter.
Late loss changes records
UNC ran out of gas in the fourth quarter and fell 38-35. A costly strip-sack was highlighted as the turning point in the headline, though the article provides no further details about the play.
The result moved Belichick’s Tar Heels to 4-4. Miami remained unbeaten, improving to 8-0 overall and 6-0 in ACC play.
Key points
- UNC lost to Miami 38-35 after nearly pulling off an upset.
- The Tar Heels fell to 4-4, while Miami improved to 8-0 overall.
- Miami’s ACC record rose to 6-0.
- TMZ reported that Belichick and Jordon Hudson had ended their relationship more than a year earlier.