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Bill Belichick predicted to make bold move to struggling NFL team

Bill Belichick has not seen the success that he was hoping for in his first job as a college football coach, prompting questions around whether he would consider leaving his current post at North Carolina and make a comeback in the pros at some point.

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Bill Belichick bests Frank Reich in NFL reunion game

Bill Belichick and Frank Reich met again on Saturday, for the first time since both exited the NFL. In their latest meeting, Belichick's North Carolina team beat Reich and Stanford, 20-15.

Bill Belichick News / Gridiron Heroics / November 9

'Let’s Make It Three in a Row': Belichick Fires Up UNC Locker Room After 20–15 Stanford Win

The Tar Heels had just squeezed past Stanford 20-15 at Kenan Stadium, their second straight win after losing four in a row, and the six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick had something to say about what comes next.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 9

Bill Belichick Praises UNC Defense After Win Over Stanford

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media after his team secured its second consecutive ACC football victory with a strong defensive effort, holding off Stanford, 20-15, Saturday at Kenan Stadium.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 8

Bill Belichick, North Carolina get much-needed win in nine-sack effort vs. Stanford

North Carolina's defense was in control for most of the game in a 20-15 victory against Stanford.

No. 3 Texas A&M shuts down No. 22 Missouri in Matt Zollers' first start

No. 18 Miami overcomes slow start to hand Syracuse sixth straight loss

Diego Pavia's magic propels No. 16 Vanderbilt to OT win over Auburn

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

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

Bill Belichick Earns 2nd ACC Win, UNC Slides By Stanford

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina's logo at the center of the gridiron was painted in blue, white and red in honor of Military Appreciation Day, and to add on for those who are also Tar Heel fans, their favorite team won — defeating Stanford — on Saturday afternoon, 20-15.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 7

Preview: UNC's Homecoming Game vs. Stanford

After securing its first Power 4 and ACC win of the Bill Belichick era by defeating Syracuse 27-10 on the road Friday night, Carolina (3-5, 1-3 ACC) returns home this weekend to host Stanford (3-6, 2-4 ACC) on Saturday at Kenan Stadium.

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

Tar Heels Get Uplifting Recruiting News From Future OT

In recent days, North Carolina has lost out on a pair of players. With such a large Class of 2026, this was bound to happen eventually. Head coach Bill Belichick has to be prepared for the non-stop whirlwind that college football has turned into, but he received good news from this three-star offensive tackle.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

UNC Loses Second Commit as Three-Star TE Decommits

First, it was three-star wide receiver Kei'Maurii Miles; now it's three-star tight end Cooper McCutchan. North Carolina has had his commitment since May 7, but as of November 5, he no longer wants to be a Tar Heel.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

UNC Looks Ahead Despite Three-Star WR Decommittment

With National Signing Day less than a month away, North Carolina is looking to add recruits, not lose them. Three-star wide receiver Kei'Maurii Miles decided that after months of deliberation, he no longer wants to be a Tar Heel.

A Brief History of the Frank Reich vs. Bill Belichick Matchup

Stanford football has another big game this week, but the magnitude of the game is heightened not because of the matchup, but because of who is standing on each team's sideline.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

Bill Belichick Tastes Victory, Shares Emotions On Syracuse Win

Bill Belichick earned his first ACC win as a collegiate head coach against Syracuse and head coach Fran Brown Jr. on Friday, Oct 31. North Carolina defeated the Orange by a score of 27-10, on the road inside the JMA Wireless Dome.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 5

North Carolina football may stink, but Bill Belichick just got something to be happy about

North Carolina football is just 3-5 on the season, after taking a 27-10 victory over Syracuse last week. The bad season has led to questions about the future of Bill Belichick.

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College Football News / Total Apex Sports / November 1

North Carolina Finally Breaks Through: Bill Belichick’s First ACC Win

The wait is over. After what felt like an eternity of close calls and gut-wrenching defeats, North Carolina finally got it done in conference play. Bill Belichick earned his first ACC victory on Friday night, and it came against a Syracuse team that’s been limping through October like a boxer who can’t find his corner.

Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Bill Belichick feels 'great' after getting ACC monkey off his back

In a much-needed comeback victory, North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick notched his first ACC win.

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College Football News / The Spun / October 29

UNC Coach Bill Belichick Rips Media For 'Fake News'

For the second straight week, Bill Belichick's efforts to end his team's losing ways ended thanks to a goal line fumble. As you might expect, he was in no mood for media shenanigans during the week.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 26

Insider dishes on Bill Belichick's uncertain future at North Carolina amid rumors

The Bill Belichick era at North Carolina is now off to an underwhelming 2-5 start. Questions continue to hover about Belichick's future at Chapel Hill and college football in general.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 27

North Carolina is set to make decision on potentially firing Bill Belichick

On Saturday, North Carolina lost its fourth game in a row in a 17-16 nailbiter to No. 16 Virginia.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

North Carolina came inches away from pulling major upset

The North Carolina Tar Heels came just inches away from their biggest win under head coach Bill Belichick on Saturday. The Tar Heels put together an impressively competitive game against No.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

Bill Belichick, UNC almost upset No. 16 Virginia in OT

Bill Belichick, North Carolina come painfully close to upsetting No. 16 Virginia in OT

The Tar Heels were denied in coach Bill Belichick's first game against a ranked opponent, and they fell to 0-5 against power-conference opponents.

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Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 23

Highest-paid GM toils under Bill Belichick for 2-4 North Carolina

Michael Lombardi of North Carolina is the highest-paid general manager in college football this season, according to data released by USA Today on Thursday.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / October 18