Photos: North Carolina defeats Stanford in college football
By Robert Willett
North Carolina receiver Jordan Shipp (1) heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a 55 yards pass play from quarterback Gio Lopez (7) to give the Tar Heels a 20-3 lead over Stanford in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels, under first-season coach Bill Belichick go up against Stanford and coach Frank Reich in a battle of former NFL coaches, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Chapel Hill.
The Heels are searching for their second conference win in the ACC, coming off a win at Syracuse.
The Tar Heels came away with a 20-15 win.
Check back at the half and after the game for more action photos.
North Carolina defensive back Malcolm Ziglar (34) leads his teammates into Kenan Stadium for their game against Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez (7) looks for running room behind lineman Daniel King (52), picking up eight yards, in the second quarter against Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Tyler Thompson (40) celebrates with defensive lineman Xavier Lewis (90) after sacking Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown (2) for an eight yard loss in the first quarter on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude (9) reacts after sacking Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown (2) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Stanford wide receive Caden High (0) pulls in a pass from quarterback Elijah Brown (2) in the second quarter for a gain of 15 yards against North Carolina on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) forces a fumble by Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown (2) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) forces a fumble by Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown (2) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown (2) looks to his linemen after being sacked for an eight yard loss in the first quarter by North Carolina linebacker Tyler Thompson (40) on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Stanford kicker Emmet Kenney (13) misses a 41-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez (7) passes to running back Davion Gause for a 20 yard touchdown completion in the third quarter to take a 10-3 lead over Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (37) scores on a 20 yard pass reception from quarterback Gio Lopez (7) in the third quarter to take a 10-3 lead over Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (37) scores on a 20 yard pass reception from quarterback Gio Lopez (7) in the third quarter to take a 10-3 lead over Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina receiver Jordan Shipp (1) heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a 55 yards pass play from quarterback Gio Lopez (7) to give the Tar Heels a 20-3 lead over Stanford in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick applauds his defense after a stop in the fourth quarter against Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick watches his players warm up prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Stanford on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM.
