North Carolina football’s first season under Bill Belichick has taken another sharp turn, as reports of locker room division and a staff suspension highlight gr

Bill Belichick's UNC football team is no longer moving forward with its in-season documentary planned with Hulu amid a 2-3 start to season

When North Carolina hired the legendary former NFL coach, they knew that the expectations would be through the roof.

Per Connolly, citing unnamed sources: “Bill Belichick has discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy. Belichick has signaled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media.”

Dixon sustained the injury late the second quarter of Saturday’s game vs. Clemson, snagging an interception that was later overturned after review. Dixon dove for the football, falling on his left arm and got up celebrating, but as he did so, he started wincing and hobbling before eventually sitting down on the ground on the sideline.

A first-year assistant on Bill Belichick’s UNC staff, Armond Hawkins was suspended amid reports a player’s family received improper benefits.

Bill Belichick's much-hyped transition from NFL legend to North Carolina coach is a prime example. Despite a five-year contract worth $50 million, the Tar Heels have yet to win against a Power Four opponent, leaving fans and administrators questioning whether even the greatest coaching mind in football can succeed in the college game.

North Carolina State's Dave Doeren is the No. 39 highest-paid coach in college football, according to USA TODAY's 2025 compensation survey. The Wolfpack coach is set to earn a total of $6,215,377, not including bonuses, which ranks No. 5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.