TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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Week 1 of the college football season concludes with a single game on Monday night. This will take place on Labor Day and will see the TCU Horned Frogs, out of the Big 12, take on the North Carolina Tar Heels, out of the ACC. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Horned Frogs and the Tar Heels.
TCU enters this game having finished 9-4 overall last season and 6-3 in the Big 12. After going 8-4 in the regular season, the Horned Frogs beat Louisiana in the New Mexico Bowl by a score of 34-3 to earn their ninth win and close the books on a solid season.
As for North Carolina, they enter this game having finished 6-7 last season and 3-5 in the ACC. The Tar Heels had a 6-6 record in the regular season, but lost to UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl to earn their seventh loss in what was a disappointing season overall.
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| Teams | % | P | W | D | L |
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0.556 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
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0.25 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
TCU Horned Frogs and North Carolina Tar Heels Latest Matches
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TCU Horned Frogs - North Carolina Tar Heels Key Points
- TCU was 4-2 SU on the road last season
- UNC was 3-4 SU at home last season
- UNC ended last season 0-3 SU
- This is Bill Belichick's debut as UNC head coach
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Our TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction
There is plenty of hype surrounding North Carolina’s football program this season, largely because Bill Belichick will be the head coach. That being said, this hype may be misplaced, as North Carolina had a ton of problems last season, and one offseason is unlikely to turn them into a true contender.
The Tar Heels were particularly poor on defense last season, allowing an average of 28.1 points per game, which includes a game where they allowed 70 points to James Madison. Further, North Carolina lost a key offensive player in the 2025 NFL Draft, that being Omarion Hampton, who is now on the Los Angeles Chargers.
As for TCU, they bounced back from a 5-7 season in 2023-2024 to finish 2024-2025 with a respectable 9-4 record, including a bowl win. Further, their offense has been consistent the last few years and should take advantage of what has been a shaky Tar Heels’ defense.
It may take some time for North Carolina to adjust to how Belichick wants to run the team; therefore, our TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels prediction is: TCU Horned Frogs -2.5 Alternate Spread.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
