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New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick made his first appearance on The Pat McAfee Show since officially accepting the job, and he detailed what it has been like in his first week on the job as he tries to put together a roster for next season. “You know what, I feel like it’s […]

North Carolina football has newly reenergized recruiting momentum in this new era led by Bill Belichick. The newest head coach already won over one longtime UNC verbal commit, four-star quarterback Bryce Baker. But Belichick’s hire has attracted one more four-star — this one a transfer portal talent from Texas. Former Longhorns linebacker Derion Gullette has […]

If you told North Carolina football fans a few months ago that Bill Belichick would be their next head coach, they’d probably have laughed in your face. No fortune teller or bold sports predictor could have possibly envisioned arguably the greatest NFL head coach in league history making the jump to college football—let alone to […]

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick is starting to fill out his staff. Belichick is looking at hiring Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Scott Turner, per NFL Network. If hired, Turner would be calling plays for the North Carolina offense. One note: #Raiders OC Scott Turner has emerged as a top target to become Bill […]

Six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick received his official introduction as the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday afternoon, and it didn’t take long after that for the 72-year-old coaching legend to get to work. No onboarding, no orientation, no holiday break. Instead, Belichick made sure to hold onto […]

Before the New England Patriots drafted Drake Maye third overall, the No. 3 pick spent two seasons as North Carolina football’s starting quarterback. Bill Belichick is now North Carolina’s head football coach, heading to Maye’s alma mater after winning six Super Bowls with the Patriots. When asked how Maye felt about Belichick’s move to Chapel […]

For all of the praise and congratulations Bill Belichick received for being the new North Carolina football head coach, it has had its share of criticism. For instance, former New England Patriots player Ross Tucker wasn’t pleased with his former head coach. He explained on the WEEI Afternoon Show what he expects to see from […]

It was a shocking turn of events when the North Carolina football team hired Bill Belichick as their next head coach of the program, going from a highly successful NFL career to now at the college level. As Belichick looks to get situated in his new situation, sports analyst Bill Simmons would give his thoughts […]

Bill Belichick going to North Carolina football is one of the biggest talks of the sports world right now. Luckily, one of his former players, Cam Newton, had some kind words to say about his former head coach and the impact he’ll make. “Bill Belichick going to Chapel Hill is the best thing for Chapel […]

Although Bill Belichick is the newest head coach for North Carolina football, there’s an interesting caveat for him if he desires to make an NFL return. USA Today reporter Steve Berkowitz broke down what Belichick will receive regarding his salary. He has a five-year, $10 million deal with some incentives inside. Belichick has $10 million […]

On Wednesday, Bill Belichick shocked the football world by agreeing to become the next head coach for North Carolina football, two years after his tenure with the New England Patriots came to an end. Belichick is widely considered to be one of the, if not the greatest coach in the history of the sport, making […]

North Carolina football will undergo a roster makeover soon now that Bill Belichick is in place. The newest Tar Heels head coach looks bound to hit the transfer portal to fill out his first UNC roster. However, Belichick already received some mixed transfer portal news Thursday. Wide receiver Kobe Paysour entered the portal, he told […]

North Carolina football made one of the most surprising moves, hiring NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to be their next head coach of the program. Everyone seems to be excited about the move, including Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. On Instagram, Hudson showed her approval for the move, writing “We are onto Chapel Hill!!!” After taking the […]

It’s been over 24 hours since Bill Belichick accepted the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, and it still does not yet feel totally real. The 72-year-old Belichick taking over for an established NCAA powerhouse would’ve been a big enough surprise, but if you squint your eyes hard enough, you could probably […]

Coach Bill Belichick’s foray in college football brought responses from basketball legend Rick Pitino and boisterous football personality Deion Sanders. And Belichick flat-out denied any likelihood he would ditch North Carolina for a return to the NFL, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “Will Bill Belichick leave for the NFL if he […]

North Carolina football is wasting little time in getting rolling under Bill Belichick. Now that the eight-time Super Bowl winner is in place, Belichick didn’t take long to announce his first coaching hire. Addressing reporters one day his stunning hire, Belichick has his first assistant coach in place, per ESPN’s Andrea Adelson. “Bill Belichick says […]

As the news confirms, Bill Belichick will be the next coach of North Carolina football. After succeeding Mack Brown, he’ll be the oldest coach in college football. Despite any doubts or criticisms about the move, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is one of those who embraces the move. He spoke about the move and […]

This isn’t an alternate universe—the news is real. Bill Belichick is officially the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. And no matter how many times it’s said or written, it’s a headline that will feel surreal for quite some time. UNC agreed to a three-year deal with the 72-year-old NFL legend, […]

New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick dropped a hilarious response when asked about why he wants to keep coaching. “It beats working,” Belichick said, via Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports. The former New England Patriots head coach is likely referring to a sentiment echoed throughout society. If you love what you do, then […]

The North Carolina football program hired Bill Belichick as its new head coach on Wednesday. Yes, the six-time Super Bowl winner and long-time New England Patriots head coach is now heading to Chapel Hill to coach college football. North Carolina hiring Belichick sparked plenty of reactions, although the program is reportedly invested millions into this […]

North Carolina football is bringing its own NFL star power over to Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels pulled the groundbreaking move in hiring Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick. The eight-time champion becomes the latest major league personality to coach collegiately since Deion Sanders. And his hire prompted a strong response from “Coach Prime” […]

Despite Bill Belichick’s bombshell hiring as the North Carolina football head coach, the Tennessee football program appears set to hold on to one of its most prized recruits. Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class out of Greensboro, North Carolina, reaffirmed his commitment to the Volunteers today after Belichick’s hiring down the […]

Bill Belichick is set to become the head coach for North Carolina football. Belichick, a legendary NFL coach, surprised many people with his decision. Seth Wickersham of ESPN recently reported that the Chicago Bears’ head coach position was potentially the most intriguing NFL option for Belichick before he decided to commit to North Carolina. “According […]

Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is the new head coach of the North Carolina football program in a shocking move, and he reportedly is “disgusted” with what he believes the NFL has become, according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN. “This is a big f**k you to the NFL,” another Belichick Confidant said, via Wickersham. After […]

While the college football world is still processing the news that Bill Belichick will be the next head coach at North Carolina, the longtime NFL great and his staff have already gotten to work. The transfer portal is open and Belichick and company have a lot of work to do to build the Tar Heels […]

North Carolina football is replacing a past national championship winning head coach with a Super Bowl one. The Tar Heels pulled off the surprising move to hire Bill Belichick Wednesday. North Carolina, in the process, lands a multiple Super Bowl winner and future Pro Football Hall of Famer. Hoopla fills Chapel Hill as Belichick arrives […]

Legendary North Carolina linebacker Lawrence Taylor reacted to the Tar Heels officially hiring Bill Belichick. The two all-time greats go way back to when Belichick won two Super Bowls as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants. Taylor was the star of those teams, becoming one of the greatest players in NFL history. Before […]

North Carolina football shook up the college football Richter scale by hiring Bill Belichick. The move sparked a flurry of reactions, as the Tar Heels somehow won over the six-time Super Bowl winner. But UNC is wasting little time making other big moves after the hire. The university is adding former NFL general manager Michael […]

College football fans and pundits everywhere when the news dropped on Wednesday that Bill Belichick is heading to Chapel Hill to be the head coach at North Carolina. This is one of the most high-profile coaching hires at the college level in recent memory, so everyone was immediately eager to get all of the information […]

The. college football world was flipped upside down on Wednesday when legendary New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made the move to become the new head football coach at North Carolina. This is Belichick’s first job at the college level after working in the NFL as an assistant and later as a head coach from […]

Bill Belichick is back in the coaching game as he has been hired to be the next head coach of the North Carolina football team. Belichick obviously had a legendary run with the New England Patriots as he led one of the most famous dynasties of all-time, and now he will be coaching at the […]

The North Carolina football team recently parted ways with head coach Mack Brown, and on Wednesday, they hired Bill Belichick to be his replacement. Brown finished up his time with the Tar Heels during rivalry week as North Carolina lost to the NC State football team. Now, the Tar Heels have a new head coach, […]

The North Carolina football team recently parted ways with head coach Mack Brown, and the Tar Heels officially hired his replacement on Wednesday. Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has accepted the offer and he will be the next head coach for North Carolina. A lot of people don’t think that Bill Belichick […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team has made a massive hire. Bill Belichick is reportedly in agreement to become the next head coach for the school. After a few days of rumors and speculation, the news broke on Wednesday. InsideCarolina on X, formerly Twitter, broke the news. “UNC’s Board of Trustees is working on […]

Michigan football is still in search of their next offensive coordinator and it appears the Wolverines have found their man. The program is expected to hire former North Carolina OC Chip Lindsey, who has extensive experience. Via Pete Thamel: “Sources: North Carolina offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has emerged as the target of Michigan’s OC search. […]

The North Carolina football team recently parted ways with head coach Mack Brown, and now the coaching search is on. On Tuesday, rumors started to surface that Bill Belichick could be the next head coach of the Tar Heels. Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots from 2000-2023, but he has been […]

Bill Belichick has not agreed to become the next North Carolina Tar Heels football coach. Not yet, anyway. Amid reports that the NFL coaching legend gave UNC a 400-page “coaching bible” detailing how he wants to run the program, Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the conversation is “very fluid.” He added that, according […]

North Carolina football became an attractive destination when the head coaching job opened. Little did fans know Bill Belichick would pursue the job. Now, he’s got new competition from another former NFL head coach in Steve Wilks. The former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator emerged as the newest reported interview at UNC, per Pete Nakos […]

The notion of a 72-year-old Bill Belichick coaching college football for the first time in his life is a tough concept to comprehend, at least at first glace. Upon further reflection, however, it does not seem like a major adjustment period would be required of the all-time great head coach. While reports continue to link […]