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University of North Carolina The sidelines will look a little different next season.
Of course, they looked completely different this year. Bill Belichick roams the net in place of Mack Brown, who was fired after last season.
But Belichick's arrival was filled with controversy, mostly surrounding his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Things weren't much better on the field.
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North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)
The school announced Friday that it had “parted ways” with two of Belichick's assistants after a 4-8 season.
North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will not return next season.
“We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their commitment and many contributions to our program and student-athletes,” Belichick said in a statement. “We wish them both nothing but the best in their future endeavors.”
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA football game against Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, Saturday, September 6, 2025. (Nell Redmond/AP)
UNC's offense was one of the worst in the country, ranking 119th in the Bowl Division in scoring (19.3) and 129th in total offense (288.8 yards).
The Tar Heels also had problems on special teams, especially Duke launches a fake field goal to set up the game-winning touchdown late in the game, and NC State successfully faked a punt for a first down the following week.
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sideline during the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)
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Belichick signed a five-year contract and said he would not go to the NFL. They New England Patriots They parted ways after the 2023 season, with the 2024 campaign marking his first trip outside the NFL since 1974.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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