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Schools are promising coaches millions to build their rosters, far above the revenue-sharing limits put into place this year. Can anything stop the rising salaries?
Freddie Kitchens, who served as UNC football interim coach after Mack Brown left and during the search for Bill Belichick, has been let go after a 4-8 season.
A new wall pays tribute to the dozens of people associated with UNC football over the years who have served in the military.
A lawsuit filed by Chris Clemens alleges the university's board of trustees violated state law, mentioning discussions related to UNC athletics and the contract approval for Bill Belichick. The university has responded by releasing public records and a statement, asserting Clemens' claims are false.
The 18-team Atlantic Coast Conference received just four bids to the NCAA Tournament in 2025, an unacceptably low number for the conference's leadership. The league adopted a schedule change to help.
Brian Murphy, WRAL News
Although the spotlight has been drawn again and again to Bill Belichick's media promotion -- for his book, a podcast, even a docuseries, the UNC coach says he spends less time on media than when he was with the NFL's New England Patriots.
Bill Belichick met the media Monday morning, a week after WRAL began reporting about divisions within the UNC football locker room, a disorganized coaching staff and a lack of communication with families.
The hire of a six-time Super Bowl champion and future Pro Football Hall of Famer brought national attention to the University of North Carolina football program. But on-field struggles and concerns about the culture of the team under Bill Belichick have turned that attention from a positive to a negative just five games into the season.
WRAL spoke to several sources including high school football coaches, former UNC players and an NIL agent who say Bill Belichick's demeanor when it comes to recruiting and dealing with former players is starting to sour people from the program.
After hearing about the dysfunction, division and concerns parents have for their children on the UNC football team, Student Body President Adolfo Alvarez says an independent review could allow for players to speak for themselves with no fears of retaliation.
Armond Hawkins, UNC cornerbacks coach, was suspended for violating NCAA rules and is under investigation for "detrimental actions" in the football program.
The University of North Carolina's football program, led by Bill Belichick, is facing criticism for a lack of motivation and discipline. That is starting to reflect poorly on the university as a whole.
Chris Clemens was UNC-Chapel Hill executive vice chancellor and provost until he resigned in May 2025, having sued the university alleging violations of the open meetings law in relation to discussions about the hire of coach Bill Belichick. He spoke to Bethany Pryor for UNC Sports Xtra about the big Belichick bet the university has made, and where he hopes the university will focus when it comes to the football program. (Credit: UNC Sports Xtra)
After five games of his redshirt senior season, UNC running back Caleb Hood on Friday announced he would "retire from football," as other players on the team and the UNC-Chapel Hill administration is closing ranks in support of head coach Bill Belichick.
WRAL looked at the specifics of Bill Belichick's contract to examine the university's options.
Several UNC players posted their support of head coach Bill Belichick. None of the 15 UNC Board of Trustees members responded to WRAL News' request for comment.
Nearly two days after reports of a toxic culture and dysfunction within UNC Football, head coach Bill Belichick said he remains committed to the program.
In the last 24 hours, sources at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are revealing new information about what's happening behind the scenes of Bill Belichick's football program.
WRAL Investigates spoke with UNC students about the Tar Heels' 2-3 start under head coach Bill Belichick.
Multiple sources with knowledge of the inner workings of Bill Belichick's program say that UNC football's losses are a product of a divided locker room, a disorganized coaching staff and a failure to communicate.
The university announced a $70-million cost-saving plan Wednesday. Spending in athletics is projected to reach $185 million this year.
North Carolina visits Central Florida for its final nonconference game of the season. The game is on FOX 50.
North Carolina bet big on coach Bill Belichick, hoping the NFL coaching great could lead the Tar Heels to football relevance on the field and, importantly, fill their coffers. The early indications are that it's working.
WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggety sported a sleeveless sweatshirt before legendary head coach Bill Belichick's collegiate debut against TCU.
