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Belichick earns 'B' as North Carolina coach; Dickert gets 'A+' at Wake Forest

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:54 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Belichick earns 'B' as North Carolina coach; Dickert gets 'A+' at Wake Forest

Summary

In the recent coaching grades for second-year college football coaches, Bill Belichick at North Carolina received a 'B' for improving from a 4-8 season to a 4-3 record, despite ongoing challenges. Jake Dickert of Wake Forest earned an 'A+' as he led the team to a 15-5 start and a No. 14 ranking, with their only loss narrowly coming against Miami. The assessments highlight the growing competitiveness of both programs, with Wake Forest in contention for an ACC title berth. Additionally, other notable coaches faced varied evaluations, with some struggling to find success early in their tenures.

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Key Details

•Bill Belichick's North Carolina holds a 4-3 record this season.
•Jake Dickert has Wake Forest ranked No. 14 with a 15-5 record.
•Dickert's only loss was a close match against Miami.
•Wake Forest's recent victories average a margin of 37.3 points.
•Assessments include other coaches with mixed results at their institutions.

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5:54 PMCBS Sports — College football Year 2 coaching grades: Bill Belichick earns 'B,' Jake Dickert gets 'A+'

What they're saying

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Jake Dickert has Wake Forest in the top 15, Bill Belichick is finding his footing at North Carolina, and several others are fighting for bowl bids
— CBS Sportsby Shehan Jeyarajah

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