With an Aug. 29 season-opener on the horizon, there is uncertainty surrounding North Carolina's football staff.

Practice is underway for UNC football. Here's what stood out on the first day for Bill Belichick's Tar Heels as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The Tar Heels hired the veteran executive before the 2025 season.

Bill Belichick’s first year leading North Carolina football continues to face massive scrutiny. After sending shockwaves through the sports world by taking over the Tar Heels program, the legendary NFL coach’s transition to college football has been anything but smooth.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is hoping his Tar Heels benefit from lessons learned and more stability from his first college season.

Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick had a rocky start during his transition from the NFL ranks to a collegiate atmosphere last season at North Carolina.

Don't blame Bill Belichick for North Carolina football disaster. Blame university eggheads who made the hire.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, and coach Bill Belichick might have a prickly relationship, but it would have been fitting for them to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a tandem. Maddie Meyer / Getty Images Close your eyes and try to envision ...

In a North Carolina side that struggled on all fronts, the offense drew the most criticism in 2025, and rightly so. And even on offense, a particular unit completely underperformed and was arguably the team’s weakest group,