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Bill Belichick Won Big in the NFL. Can He Do It as a Rookie College Coach at North Carolina?

Bill Belichick makes his college coaching debut leading North Carolina against TCU, with TCU favored after a strong 9-4 season finish, officials said.

  • Bill Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl-winning NFL coach, will make his college coaching debut leading North Carolina at Kenan Stadium on September 1, 2025.
  • North Carolina hired Belichick on a five-year, $10 million guaranteed deal aiming to elevate a program that last won an ACC title in 1980.
  • Belichick's presence has generated significant buzz, with UNC selling out season tickets at higher prices and local coaches praising the recruiting impact.
  • TCU kicks off their 2025 campaign against UNC with quarterback Josh Hoover leading the offense, having completed the 2024 season with nearly 4,000 passing yards and 27 touchdown passes. The Horned Frogs enter the game favored by 3.5 points.
  • Belichick's debut suggests potential program transformation amid UNC's defensive rebuild and raised expectations following a high-profile coaching hire.
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Belichick won big in the NFL. Can he also do it at North Carolina?

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina bet big on Bill Belichick to elevate its football program beyond decades of also-ran status and mid-tier bowl appearances.

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Bill Belichick won big in the NFL. Can he do it as a rookie college coach at North Carolina?

North Carolina is set for its football debut under Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels open the season Monday against TCU.

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University of North Carolina Athletics broke the news in on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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