The Tar Heels kicked off their game on fire, racing to a 7-0 advantage with an explosive touchdown. But just as quickly as they lit up the field, they fizzled out.

After that promising start, North Carolina's offense transformed into a shadow of its former self, while TCU surged ahead with 20 unanswered points. As the teams headed into halftime, the Horned Frogs had established a commanding 20-7 lead.

Quarterback Gio Lopez had a hot hand at first, completing his first two passes for an impressive 58 yards. Unfortunately, he hit a wall afterward, going 0-for-4 and even throwing a devastating pick-six.

The situation could have been worse for the Tar Heels; they narrowly avoided an even larger deficit when a potential TCU scoring drive ended in a tipped-ball interception deep in UNC territory.

As TCU prepares to receive the ball to kick off the second half, North Carolina needs a swift turnaround. If they continue to struggle, it could be a déjà-vu moment for Bill Belichick, echoing the rocky start of his professional coaching career.