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OC Bobby Petrino officially hired at North Carolina

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick made the hiring of veteran coach Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator official on Friday. News began to spread before Christmas that Petrino was headed for Chapel Hill, where he will be charged with revamping an offense that averaged only 19.3 points and 288.8 yards of total offense per game.

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UNC Offers Two Elite 2027 Prospects From South Carolina

UNC head coach Bill Belichick and his staff have been primarily focused on the 2026 transfer portal window over the past week, but that hasn't stopped

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 8

UNC Making Progress With Elite 2027 Quarterback

While most of UNC and head coach Bill Belichick’s focus is on the 2026 transfer portal window, the Tar Heels have remained active on the high school recruiting

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 9

Bill Belichick linked with potential return to NFL, AFC North

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 7

Gio Lopez leaves North Carolina, Bill Belichick for Wake Forest

North Carolina football received the belief Gio Lopez wasn’t going anywhere before Christmas. But Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels watched Lopez drift off — and land at rival Wake Forest.

Browns To Hold HC Interviews With Jim Schwartz, Tommy Rees; Interview Requested With Bengals’ Dan Pitcher

The Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday, but it’s possible his replacement will come from the staff he assembled. The team will conduct head coaching interviews with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees on Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 7

Major college football program dealt blow from ACC foe on All-Conference 1,300-Yard RB

As the transfer portal window continues, two ACC programs were battling for the same star playmaker. Unfortunately for Bill Belichick, it looks like North Carolina ended up on the losing side of the competition.

How Patriots Legend Bill Belichick Outfoxed John Harbaugh

Outside of locking up a first-round bye, the New England Patriots might’ve landed the next best thing to kick off the postseason: a Wild Card matchup against an injury-battered Los Angeles Chargers squad.

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Bill Belichick Regarding Potential NFL Interest: ‘Nothing’s Changed’

There have been reports about some recent interest from NFL teams in speaking with North Carolina HC Bill Belichick on an exploratory basis regarding head coaching jobs. However, Belichick addressed the rumors during an appearance on the “Let’s Go” podcast with Jim Gray.

Patriots legend Bill Belichick predicts key to Chargers' playoff game vs. New England

The Los Angeles Chargers are in a tough spot heading into this weekend's Wild Card game. Traveling across the country to the East Coast. Facing an MVP-candidate quarterback in Drake Maye.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 7

North Carolina Continues to Strengthen Line with Latest Addition

Offensive line production was subpar for the North Carolina Tar Heels last season, leading to one of the most disappointing finishes in program history, based on the lofty expectations after hiring Bill Belichick as the head coach.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Bill Belichick Makes Decision on NFL Job After First North Carolina Season

Bill Belichick’s first season as the North Carolina Tar Heels’ head coach did not meet expectations. The team finished 4–8 (2–6 ACC), a campaign marked by lopsided losses and inconsistency on both sides of the ball that left the program well short of bowl eligibility.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 6

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 6

North Carolina Adds Explosive Receiver in Transfer Portal

This past season was far below expectations for the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program. After hiring Bill Belichick as the head coach, the buzz around North Carolina reached astronomical heights, as the 73-year-old coach was supposed to deliver a winning culture.

Bill Belichick Likes Patriots' Playoff Chances vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — The New England Patriots last playoff meeting against the Los Angeles Chargers resulted in a 41-29 divisional round victory on Jan. 19, 2019 at Gillette Stadium.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 7

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College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 5

Standout Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver transfers to North Carolina along with QB Billy Edwards

The North Carolina offense under Bill Belichick next season could look a lot like what the Wisconsin Badgers offense was supposed to be in 2025. Just one day after Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 5

UNC Lands Transfer Portal Tight End

North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick have been among the most active teams during the first few days of the 2026 college football transfer portal

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Bill Belichick Receives Good News on Sunday

In the North Carolina Tar Heels' first season under Bill Belichick, the team went just 4-8 and 2-6 in ACC matchups. It's the first time since 2018 the program failed to reach bowl eligibility.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 2

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback linked to Bill Belichick, North Carolina in transfer portal

The relationship between the Wisconsin Badgers and Billy Edwards didn't pan out the way either side anticipated. Edwards battled a knee injury during fall camp and then suffered a Grade 3 PCL Sprain in the season opener.

College Football News / The Spun / January 1

Jordon Hudson Sends Reminder To Her Critics On New Year's Eve

Unsurprisingly, North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick spent New Year's Eve with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Hudson, a former cheerleader for the Bridgewater State University, met Belichick in 2021 when they were on a flight from Boston to Miami.

College Football News / The Spun / December 31