Bill Belichick and Frank Reich, both former NFL head coaches, recently faced each other in their college coaching debuts. Belichick's North Carolina team defeated Reich's Stanford, 20-15, in a game marked by a slow start, with UNC having only 47 yards of total offense in the first half. Belichick improved his record against Reich to 3-1 as head coaches. Belichick, renowned for his NFL success with a 302-165 record and six Super Bowl titles with the Patriots, acknowledged the differences in coaching college players, citing the larger rosters and transfer portal challenges. Reich, who went 41-43-1 as an NFL head coach and was a Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator, emphasized that their matchup was about the players, not the coaches. Both coaches are in their first seasons coaching college teams after successful NFL careers, with each team currently holding three wins. Belichick highlighted the Tar Heels' recent improvement, despite a challenging start to the season. Reich made a quarterback change, replacing Ben Gulbranson with Elijah Brown, following poor performances. The game added an extra layer of excitement for college football fans, especially with UNC's upcoming games against rival teams. The matchup showcased the transition of NFL coaching legends into college football, with Belichick expressing respect for Reich and his NFL achievements.