The first game of Bill Belichick’s second season at North Carolina will come in Ireland.
North Carolina and TCU announced Tuesday that they would open the 2026 season against in Ireland. It’s the second game of a series between the two schools that begins on Labor Day when the Tar Heels host the Horned Frogs on Sept. 1.
“We’re grateful to be selected to participate in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic,” Belichick said in a statement. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for our program and we’re excited to represent the university and our fans on an international stage.