CFB Week 0 Opens With Bill Belichick Watch
Year 2 at UNC begins with less buzz and more baggage.
College Football Week 0 kicked off with a Bill Belichick watch, as the beleaguered head coach returned to his program in search of redemption. The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach had faced controversy during his tenure, including off-field issues and a lack of success. Belichick's five-year, $50 million contract was met with high hopes, but his debut couldn't have gone worse when the Tar Heels suffered a 48-14 loss to TCU.
The season continued with more setbacks, as UNC went 4-8 overall and found themselves near the bottom of the ACC without bowl-game eligibility. Controversies around Jordon Hudson's continued involvement and a disputed trip to Saudi Arabia further marred the program.
In the offseason, signs of improvement seemed to emerge when Belichick and GM Michael Lombardi assembled a top-15 recruiting class for the 2026-27 season. However, controversy resurfaced as Lombardi was placed on administrative leave amid a personnel complaint investigation. Steve Belichick, the team's defensive coordinator and Belichick's son, has also been on indefinite medical leave since early August.
Heading into Saturday's game against TCU, Bill Belichick has the opportunity to turn the season around or continue the disappointing trend that began with his first game.
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