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When North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick envisioned how his first college football game would go, he probably didn’t think Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Pete, would be taking over the color commentary in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for Belichick and the Tar Heels, that’s exactly what happened on Monday, and it wasn’t because UNC was embarrassing […]

North Carolina football had a special guest in attendance on Monday, during their game against TCU. That was Tar Heels basketball legend Michael Jordan, who was seen during the broadcast sitting with Roy Williams and Lawrence Taylor. It appears that Jordan didn’t stay to watch the end of the brutal game. Jordan’s jet was documented […]

Bill Belichick’s college debut at North Carolina hit a historic low. In a 48-14 loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team at any level. Fans expecting a seamless NFL-to-college translation instead watched UNC’s opener skid off the rails after an early Caleb Hood touchdown, as Josh […]

North Carolina football got absolutely blasted by TCU in the first game of Bill Belichick’s tenure. Following the game, the North Carolina coach got criticized for his postgame press conference. “A lot to clean up from Bill Belichick’s college debut, starting with the tackiest postgame press conference setup in football history,” NFL Network reporter Tom […]

The North Carolina football program started the Bill Belichick era with a whimper. UNC got blown out 48-14 by TCU in Belichick’s first game as head coach of the program. A blowout loss is the last thing that most Tar Heels fans expected ahead of the 2025 college football season. So what happened? Belichick did […]

For all the talk around the head coaching debut of legendary football coach Bill Belichick with the North Carolina Tar Heels, it simply didn’t live up to the hype on Monday night. North Carolina football crashed and burned in front of over 50,000 people in attendance at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as […]

The stage was all set for Bill Belichick’s debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. Spirits were high in Chapel Hill. Scores of fans turned out to catch a glimpse of the legendary head coach stalking the sidelines of a college game for the first time. Famous alums Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor […]

Kirk Herbstreit found himself at the center of a viral firestorm after a hot mic captured him during North Carolina football’s disastrous season opener against the TCU Horned Frogs Monday night. With Bill Belichick’s highly anticipated debut already drawing scrutiny, the ESPN analyst’s unfiltered remark added a harsh spotlight to an already forgettable night. The […]

The much-anticipated era of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill started on an embarrassing note after North Carolina was blown out by TCU, 48-14, at home on Monday. It was the Tar Heels’ biggest loss since 2022. North Carolina had a good start after scoring a touchdown early in the first quarter. The Horned Frogs, however, […]

Just hours before Bill Belichick made his college coaching debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football program, New England Patriots icon Julian Edelman shared a pointed message that cut through the media buzz. The former wide receiver posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), delivering a statement that now feels like a pregame warning. […]

A lot of attention was on Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels going into Monday night. Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs took that personally. TCU went into North Carolina’s football stadium and routed them in an embarrassing 48-14 fashion. The Tar Heels’ hopes were high after scoring the first touchdown, but […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team began a new era under legendary coach Bill Belichick, but his highly anticipated college debut turned into a nightmare. In a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team — at any level of football. Fans were eager […]

Legendary coach Bill Belichick saw his debut for North Carolina get spoiled by TCU, 48-14, at Kenan Stadium on Monday. The Tar Heels opened up the scoring with an early touchdown, but that was the only time they tasted the lead as the Horned Frogs put on an offensive masterclass. Quarterback Josh Hoover went 27-of-36 […]

Former NFL coach Bill Belichick made his much-anticipated debut for North Carolina on Monday as they hosted TCU at Chapel Hill. While Belichick has been in many pressure-packed situations before, college football is an entirely different monster. He realized that quickly as the Horned Frogs blasted the Tar Heels early on. The visitors went into […]

North Carolina football fans shifted from excitement to the early exit Monday. Those who stayed inside Kenan Stadium likely saw Bill Belichick yank Gio Lopez for Max Johnson against TCU. Lopez engineered the first drive that ended with Caleb Hood scoring the first touchdown. But the Horned Frogs blew the game open from there before […]

North Carolina football started with hard-hitting promise in the debut of Bill Belichick. Running back Caleb Hood punched in the first touchdown that capped a seven-play, 83-yard opening drive against TCU. But the first half unraveled quick from there in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels got kept out of the end zone. UNC couldn’t even […]

Bill Belichick is the man of the moment Monday night, as he makes his debut as head coach of North Carolina football. The eight-time Super Bowl champion is roaming the sidelines at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina to guide his team against the visiting TCU Horned Frogs, as thousands of fans in attendance watch how […]

Bill Belichick begins a new chapter as the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach. But there is one thing that will stick with him going into coaching college football: wearing his cutoff hoodies. Coaches typically wear short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirts, depending on the weather, for every game. For Belichick, he usually donned a cutoff […]

North Carolina football walked into a sold out crowd anxiously ready to launch the Bill Belichick era. He fired off some early fireworks via Caleb Hood against TCU. The Tar Heels opened the game with a famed Belichick formation the two-tight end set. Gio Lopez then shredded TCU with a combined 58 passing yards on […]

The 2025 season starts for the North Carolina football team with bold expectations as Bill Belichick takes over in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels, armed with an easier ACC schedule than most, are hoping the legendary NFL coach can turn them into a consistent winner. Yet even Belichick, with all his experience and rings, quickly […]

What is there left for Bill Belichick to accomplish? In the eyes of many, the North Carolina football head coach has nothing left to prove, considering all the rings he won during his incredible coaching career in the NFL. But Belichick’s hunger for success apparently can’t be quenched by all the Super Bowls he has […]

At long last, the Bill Belichick era in North Carolina will begin. On Monday, the North Carolina football team will host TCU in a massive game on ESPN with a ton of eyeballs expected to be focused on Belichick’s first game as a college head coach. After moving on from Mack Brown, North Carolina surprisingly […]

Bill Belichick grew used to kicking off football season during Labor Day week under the primetime lights. Especially when entering the season as defending champion with the New England Patriots. But Monday brings a different feel — as he leads North Carolina football against TCU. Words many never thought they’d type out will be pounded […]

Head coach Bill Belichick and his North Carolina Tar Heels will kick off their season against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on Monday. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum recently made a bold prediction regarding how legendary sideline savant will fare in his North Carolina debut. “Chapel Bill has a big and dramatic victory over TCU,” Finebaum […]

Nick Saban is fully confident that Bill Belichick will have success as North Carolina’s head football coach in 2025. While acknowledging the struggles that come with taking over a new program, the seven-time national champion predicted that Belichick would become a successful college football coach on ESPN’s College Gameday. Saban said he believes Belichick’s biggest […]

The 2025 North Carolina football team might have the most attention of any program in the country. Bill Belichick was hired to replace Mack Brown as the head coach, and all the attention has been on the Tar Heels since. That hiring signaled a massive shift, telling everyone that the landscape in college has changed […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels will begin the new season with a Week 1 matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs. With the season opener right around the corner, it sounds like Bill Belichick has finally named who will be the starting quarterback. Reports indicate that South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez will be the starting quarterback […]

The 2025 North Carolina football team is the most interesting in the country this season. That is all because Bill Belichick has taken over the reins as the head coach. The Tar Heels said goodbye to many players and brought in a lot. One of the more interesting players they said goodbye to was Conner […]

There are massive expectations at North Carolina football this season, in Bill Belichick’s first year as head coach. Those expectations went up yet another notch on Sunday. Belichick announced the Tar Heels are getting a documentary series from Hulu, per On3. “I know that you guys have heard that there was a lot of interest […]

The 2025 North Carolina football team is one of the most unique college football situations in the entire country this year. Bill Belichick is returning to coaching, but this time in college football. Belichick has talent on this Tar Heels roster, but there is so much unknown after they brought in a handful of new […]

North Carolina football is building itself into a new championship model with Bill Belichick in place. He’s secured massive college football recruiting wins since his stunning arrival to UNC. One insider handed the Tar Heels an underwhelming prediction, however. Andy Staples of On3/Rivals boldly predicted struggles for UNC on Wednesday. Even with the eight-time Super […]

North Carolina football is about to embark on a new era it never quite saw coming. The Tar Heels are welcoming arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, former New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick, to lead them. Going from the NFL down to the college level is set to be a significant transition for […]

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels got another great prospect to add to the 2026 class in CJ Sadler. Sadler announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, he chose the Tar Heels over the Michigan Wolverines, Colorado Buffaloes and Maryland Terrapins. “Stayed […]

The North Carolina football program is preparing for the upcoming season with Bill Belichick leading the way as head coach. Many expected South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez to be the outright starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. However, it sounds like competition is heating up, and now Lopez is being pushed for the starting role. […]

Bill Belichick shocked the world by becoming the head coach of the North Carolina football team this past offseason, sending a shockwave throughout the football universe. Belichick is seen as one of the best football coaches in the game’s history. The Tar Heels are a big mystery this season, but the offense is the biggest […]

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were partners in crime for an eternity as the Super Bowl core of the New England Patriots throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Brady retired and Belichick is now coaching the North Carolina Tar Heels in college football, which the former was very positive towards. Belichick became the Tar Heels’ head […]

North Carolina’s offensive line took a major hit just weeks before the 2025 season kicks off. Veteran lineman Austin Blaske, widely regarded as the Tar Heels’ most versatile and reliable blocker, has suffered a non-contact foot injury during training camp that could sideline him for up to two months, according to multiple team sources. The […]

One of the biggest stories in college football this season is what will happen to the North Carolina football program and Bill Belichick. It was easily the most significant offseason hire, but the Tar Heels are a massive question mark as we get closer to the season. The Tar Heels have talent and one of […]

The highly anticipated Bill Belichick era for North Carolina football is set to commence on Sept 1 against TCU. The Tar Heels are looking not only to come storming out of the gates but also to do so with style.  On Wednesday, the Tar Heels and Belichick put out an order for throwback uniforms from […]