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Giants may take unique approach to find next head coach

We’ve seen some recent rumors concerning the New York Giants’ open head coaching job following their dismissal of Brian Daboll. Some rumors have focused on names from the collegiate ranks, like Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, who was identified as an emerging candidate or North Carolina’s Bill Belichick, who declined to pursue the job.

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Bill Belichick Evaluates Why UNC Fell Short

Saturday's loss to the Duke Blue Devils was the final nail in the coffin for the North Carolina Tar Heels' bowl game aspirations. The defeat officially eliminates the Tar Heels from postseason eligibility, as they currently sit at 4-7 with one game remaining in the regular season.

Duke Blue Devils News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 24

Top Takeaways from UNC's Battle vs Duke Blue Devils

Saturday's tilt between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils presented many headlines for analysts and experts to discuss. There were many facets in the game that made this contest must-watch entertainment, as both teams exchanged blows throughout the game.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 24

What the Loss to Duke Means for UNC

The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night, with there being no margin of error. The Tar Heels needed to win this game, but in the end, penalties in crucial situations cost North Carolina.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 24

Duke Hands UNC and Belichick a Stark Reality Check

The Duke Blue Devils went into a hostile environment in Chapel Hill and came up with a massive win over the weekend to make it consecutive wins over their biggest rival, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 23

Belichick’s Message to UNC Fans After 2–4 Home Record

UNC's football team fell to Duke in Chapel Hill, 32-25, and at one point the Tar Heels fought their way back into the game, despite being down 24-10 during the third quarter with 9:15 left on the clock.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 23

Reality Setting In for Bill Belichick, UNC Football

Once the game clock struck zero between UNC and Duke on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill at Kenan Stadium, that was the moment the Tar Heels had to face the reality that was setting in.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 23

Artacho’s Angle: A Hyped Football Season Ripped into Shreds

North Carolina's first season under Bill Belichick will end bowl-less. No games will be played following UNC's matchup against NC State on Saturday, Nov 29 — two days after Thanksgiving.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 23

What may have cost Bill Belichick the Giants' head-coaching job

With the Giants parting ways with HC Brian Daboll, it didn't take long before people mentioned the UNC football HC as a potential replacement.

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy fourth-quarter call

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The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 22

Three Observations: UNC Fails To Reach Bowl Eligibility Since 2018

Bill Belichick's first words at his introductory press conference were "Beat Duke." Well, North Carolina did not beat Duke as it lost a tight 32-25 to the Blue Devils.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Bill Belichick, UNC lose Duke rivalry game in most brutal way, won't be bowl-eligible

The Duke Blue Devils ensured Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels would suffer a losing season.

Bill Belichick, North Carolina lose intriguing tight end recruit

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 22

Duke-UNC Rivalry Had Social Media Going Crazy

The Duke Blue Devils went into Saturday's rivalry game against the North Carolina Tar Heels with one thing on their mind, and that was winning. That is what this rivalry is all about.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 22

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy fourth-quarter call

The Duke Blue Devils became bowl eligible on Saturday, while also keeping their slim ACC hopes alive, with a 32-25 win over their in-state rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Bill Belichick, North Carolina lose intriguing tight end recruit

Arch Manning has career day against Arkansas, makes Texas, SEC history

Arch Manning makes impressive leaping catch for TD

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 23

CFB Week 13 winners, losers: Notre Dame runs wild, Georgia Tech runs out of steam

The penultimate week of the 2025 college football regular season is in the books. From Notre Dame's statement win to Georgia Tech's stunning collapse, here are Week 13's winners and losers.

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame deliver emphatic statements

Georgia Tech blows its chance at CFP with ugly loss to Pitt

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy call

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's College Football Playoff hopes alive

Darrion Dupree leads Wisconsin to upset of No. 21 Illinois

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 22

Bill Belichick’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ Creates Opportunities for Tar Heels

Sunday Night Football has taken its course during the Bill Belichick regime as a way for young Tar Heels to show that they are developing within the system, and potentially recieve an opportunity to play come Saturdays.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 21

Dave Portnoy reveals Jordon Hudson sent him a negative DM after Bill Belichick comments

Barstool Sports CEO and founder Dave Portnoy is used to receiving social media hate, whether it’s from Ohio State fans fed up with the diehard Michigan fan’s habitual trolling or his occassionally-controversial pizza takes.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 20

Bill Belichick, North Carolina lose intriguing tight end recruit

The start of the Bill Belichick era was supposed to bring a ton of hope to the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program, but this 2025 season has underwhelmed. That's to say it nicely, as well.

Belichick debuts in Duke rivalry as UNC clings to bowl hopes

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 20

Bill Belichick debuts in Duke rivalry as UNC clings to bowl hopes

Losses left Duke and North Carolina looking for something to square their attention on the task at hand this week. So they have each other. The neighboring rivals meet Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C., playing for the Victory Bell, which goes to the winner of this annual matchup.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 20

Duke Set for First-Ever Showdown With Bill Belichick

It is rivalry week for the Duke Blue Devils. They are facing their top and biggest rival, the North Carolina Tar Heels. This is one game that the Blue Devils never want to lose.

College Football News / The Spun / November 19

There Are Calls For Bill Belichick To Retire After One Season At UNC

When Bill Belichick took over in Chapel Hill, expectations were fairly high for the Tar Heels in his first year. Despite some very apparent struggles towards the end of his Patriots tenure, Belichick was still a six-time Super Bowl champion head coach and UNC had what many believed to be a very winnable ACC schedule.

College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

NFL return still possible for Bill Belichick?

Head coach Bill Belichick‘s first season with the University of North Carolina hasn’t gone well. While the Tar Heels entered the weekend on a two-game winning streak, that ended with a 28-12 loss to Wake Forest on Saturday.