Bill Belichick drops to 15th in CBS Sports ACC coach rankings

Bill Belichick, head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, ranks 15th in CBS Sports' Atlantic Coast Conference coach rankings, a drop from 12th. The Tar Heels are coming off a disappointing 2025 season with a 4-8 record. This season's challenges are compounded by the recent paid leave of general manager Michael Lombardi and the medical leave of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick. National media scrutiny has intensified, highlighting the uphill battle faced by Belichick and his team. With a tougher schedule ahead, the Tar Heels need to significantly improve their performance in 2026.

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