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On The Record: Bill Belichick and UNC Football

Year two of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill is already underway. Between new coaches and the transfer portal, the team will look different, but will the results change? Pat Welter goes 'On the Record' with the WRAL Documentary Team and the WRAL Sports team to unpack what has happened since the end of the 2025 season and what's on the horizon for 2026.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Good grief, UNC!

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist

UNC & Bill Belichick Turmoil Recap with Pat Welter on the Dan Patrick Show

Bill Belichick sold his UNC football program as the "33rd NFL team." Through five games as a college football coach, the Tar Heels rank 128th in points per game out of the 136 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams. Pick a stat right now, it's not good. A 38-10 loss to Clemson on Saturday was Carolina's latest embarrassment. A few weeks earlier, the stadium and student section were buzzing and brimming with optimism. Saturday versus Clemson, the stadium began to empty at halftime.

Bill Belichick says he's committed to UNC amid reports of dysfunction

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.

Locker room fight among 2 players, 'toxic' environment and report of a coach suspended: Inside Bill Belichick's divided UNC 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.

Fallout related to Bill Belichick and UNC football's divided locker room

WRAL Investigates spoke with UNC students about the Tar Heels' 2-3 start under head coach Bill Belichick.

Ludacris to perform before UNC-Clemson game in Chapel Hill

Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will perform before the UNC football game against Clemson on Oct. 4, the university announced Monday.

Following the big money driving UNC's big bet on Bill Belichick

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.

UNC Kicks off season with Coach Bill Belichick's college football debut

Coach Bill Belichick led his team across campus to Kenan Stadium on Monday through cheering fans. Though the night didn't end how some hoped, Tar Heel fans told WRAL News they hope it does not foreshadow what to expect for the rest of the season.

WRAL's Dan Haggerty parodies Bill Belichick's signature sleeveless sweatshirt look

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggety sported a sleeveless sweatshirt before legendary head coach Bill Belichick's collegiate debut against TCU.

Bill Belichick, players participate in Old Well Walk before game vs. TCU

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET Monday between North Carolina and TCU.

Excitement booms as before UNC home opener and Bill Belichick's coaching debut boosts business for Chapel Hill stores

Bill Belichick's coaching debut with the Tar Heels has brought an economic boom to businesses along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Stores and local restaurants are bracing for a busy season.

Bill Belichick's coaching debut brings business boom to Chapel Hill's Franklin Street

Bill Belichick's collegiate coaching debut has ignited excitement in Chapel Hill, boosting local businesses on Franklin Street. With visitors flocking to the game, stores and eateries brace for a busy season.

UNC coach Bill Belichick names Gio Lopez as starting QB vs. TCU

North Carolina hosts TCU on Monday night in Bill Belichick's collegiate coaching debut.

Bill Belichick and UNC football to star in new season-long Hulu documentary series

UNC's football program and Coach Bill Belichick will appear on a season-long documentary on Hulu. Hulu, UNC and Belichick have been negotiating since at least July, when there were reports of a finalized deal.

Belichick, UNC bolstered by coordinators to give team a pro feel

Coordinators hand-picked by UNC coach Bill Belichick are expected to meet with the media on Wednesday to share goals in turning around a team that went 6-7 last year. Most of them bring NFL experience to Chapel Hill.

UNC begins fall camp with QB Battle between Johnson and Lopez

Fall camp is under way in Chapel Hill for UNC football. WRAL News spoke with players at the first day of fall camp and heard from head coach Bill Belichick about the battle for starting quarterback.

North Carolina sports betting revenue, taxes running years ahead of expectations

North Carolina sports gamblers wagered more than $6.6 billion in paid and promotional bets from July 2024 through June 2025.

Belichick on team's offseason: There have been really no problems at all

First-year North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick and players Thad Dixon, Will Hardy, Christo Kelly and Jordan Shipp talk about the upcoming season.

UNC chancellor: 'Delighted about all the attention being paid to Carolina football'

Chancellor Lee Roberts pointed to the increase in season-ticket sales since the school hired NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to lead its program. Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, have attracted intense media attention in recent months.

Bill Belichick is 'happy' and says he has 'good personal relationship' with girlfriend Jordon Hudson

Famed Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick said that he is "happy" and has a "good personal relationship" with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, after increased attention on the pair's romance.

By Ben Morse, CNN

Bill Belichick on venture into college football: 'I just love coaching'

WRAL's Brian Murphy interviewed Bill Belichick on Tuesday at the ACC Spring Meetings in Amelia Island, Florida, about the burst in attention on the UNC football program, why he opted to get back into the game and his expectations for this season. Belichick did not take questions about his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.

Unedited Bill Belichick interview: UNC head football coach talks to WRAL

Super Bowl legend turned UNC football coach Bill Belichick talked with WRAL's Brian Murphy about his plans to remake the Tar Heels, the challenges of NIL and recruiting. WRAL agreed to keep the questions focused on football. The topic of Jordon Hudson, Belichick's much-younger girlfriend and 'muse,' was off the table.

More than an athlete: Why Tylee Craft's story keeps replaying in Chapel Hill

Most of the people who were closest to UNC-Chapel Hill football wide receiver Tylee Craft can easily describe their late friend's undeniable athleticism.