By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, freshman Demon June had 148 rushing yards and a touchdown, and North Carolina beat Richmond 41-6 on Saturday for its first home win of the Bill Belichick era.
Both passing touchdowns went to Jordan Shipp, who caught four passes for 52 yards.
Lopez went 10 of 18 for 119 yards and also threw an interception.
North Carolina’s defense was no match for the Spiders (1-2), who gained just 199 total yards. The Spiders also committed three turnovers, including a fumble that Makai Gbayor returned for a 62-yard touchdown.
The Tar Heels scored on their first four possessions and outgained Richmond 193-58 in the opening half to grab a 20-3 lead.
Hoping to regain momentum, Richmond recovered a surprise onside kick to begin the second half. The Spiders took their subsequent drive all the way down to the 1, where Kyle Wickersham was stuffed on a fourth down run.
Wickersham was 6 of 8 through the air for 47 yards.
THE TAKEAWAY
Richmond: The Spiders didn’t record a first down until early in the second quarter and managed just 199 total yards.
North Carolina: The Tar Heels authored their most complete performance under Belichick, scoring the first 20 points and never looking back.
UP NEXT
Richmond: Hosts VMI next Saturday.