The TCU Horned Frogs traveled to Chapel Hill and defeated the Tar Heels, 48-14. This was Bill Belichick's debut as North Carolina's head coach. UNC drove down the field on its first drive of the season and scored an eight—yard Caleb Hood rushing touchdown. Starting quarterback Gio Lopez was 4-10 for 69 yards in the game. Max Johsnon entered the game late in the third quarter and finished the game 9-11 for 103 yards and a touchdown pass to his brother Jake Johnson. Wide receiver Jordan Shipp caught four passes for 84 yards. For TCU, Josh Hoover was 27-36 for 284 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Jordan Dwyer caught nine passes for 136 yards and a touchdown.