A second early bye week might not have been enough time for Bill Belichick to solve the problems with UNC’s offense.
The Tar Heels returned from the break only to fall behind 14-10 in Saturday’s first half against Cal.
North Carolina was outgained 163-152 through two quarters as college football fans questioned why the program’s head coach ability to recover from the early deficit.
North Carolina’s opening drive ended in lost fumble from Shanard Clower. It took Cal just four plays to run the ball in for a touchdown the other way.
UNC tied the game on an 18-yard touchdown run from Benjamin Hall later in the quarter, although Belichick’s defense was unable to stop Jacob De Jesus from putting the Golden Bears back in front with a one-handed touchdown reception.
The Tar Heels held the Golden Bears without a point in the second quarter, but had to settle for just a 41-yard field goal of their own.
Belichick’s team went into the break still trailing four total punts in the final three minutes of the half.
North Carolina is off to a 2-3 start to the season, most recently having dropped consecutive blowouts to UCF and Clemson.
Belichick’s debut season as a college coach has been further marred by off-field drama surrounding his and general manager Michael Lombardi’s management of the program.
The UNC head coach will look to get positive media attention back on the field by leading his team to a comeback victory in the second half of Saturday night’s ACC matchup.
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