CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — In a groundbreaking development for college football, six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick has been named the new head coach at North Carolina, university officials announced Wednesday night.
"This is an exciting day for Carolina Football and our University," North Carolina Chancellor Lee H. Roberts said.
"Carolina is committed to excellence and to creating an opportunity to succeed in everything we do from the classroom to the field of competition. I know after speaking with Coach Belichick that he shares that commitment. His legacy speaks for itself, and we look forward to working together on the next chapter of Carolina Football."
The legendary coach agreed to a five-year deal, pending approval by the board of trustees, which will convene in an emergency meeting Thursday. This marks Belichick's first foray into college coaching after an illustrious NFL career spanning nearly five decades, including 333 wins and an NFL-record six Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots.
Belichick’s connection to North Carolina dates back to his father, Steve Belichick, who served as an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953 to 1955.
Belichick succeeds Mack Brown, who was dismissed on November 26 following a 6-6 season. Brown, 73, concluded his second stint at UNC with a 44-33 record over six years. Belichick’s hiring signals a sharp shift in strategy for a program that has not claimed an ACC football title since 1980.
Belichick, 72, will become the oldest head coach in FBS football when he takes the reins in 2025, surpassing Mack Brown’s age. Sources indicate that Belichick has spent months immersing himself in the intricacies of the NIL landscape, the transfer portal, and the organizational differences between college and professional football.
Belichick’s son, Stephen Belichick, currently the defensive coordinator at Washington, is expected to join the Tar Heels' staff in some capacity.
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