US EditionDabo Swinney-Bill Belichick Adds Historic Element to UNC-Clemson ACC Football Matchup
The rare coaching duel highlights Bill Belichick's ACC debut as both coaches bring multiple national and Super Bowl titles to a historic college football game.
- On Tuesday, Bill Belichick met with the media at the Kenan Football Center ahead of Saturday's noon ESPN home game against Clemson football.
- A long NFL career underpins why this matchup is notable as Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls and served as Giants defensive coordinator, joining the late Walsh in returning to college.
- Entering the game, North Carolina Tar Heels are 2-2 while Clemson Tigers stand at 1-3 with their worst start in two decades and six straight series wins.
- Belichick emphasized coaching one game at a time and called the bye a 'reset' while noting Gio Lopez's progress; UNC officials said they are adding 40 players, seeking patience.
- The meeting ranks as one of the rarest coaching matchups in college football history, with Saturday's Swinney-Belichick game only the second between a multi-time Super Bowl and college champion coach since the Walsh–Paterno Blockbuster Bowl.
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