Bill Belichick outlines culture shift for UNC's football program
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026

At the ACC media days, Bill Belichick discussed a culture change and continuity for the North Carolina Tar Heels entering his second season as head coach. After finishing 4-8 in his debut year, Belichick highlighted differences in practice operations and player familiarity. He noted that the current roster has more experience and that this year's offseason focused on both transfers and high school recruits. UNC's season opener is against TCU, the team that defeated them 48-14 last year.
- •Bill Belichick emphasizes a significant culture shift for UNC football.
- •UNC finished last season with a 4-8 record.
- •This year's roster includes 20 transfers and a large high school recruiting class.
- •Players enter preseason camp with spring practice experience.
- •UNC plays TCU in their season opener after last year's loss.
- 9:16 PMCBS Sports — Bill Belichick points to offseason culture shift, continuity as UNC enters Year 2 rebuild
"After a disappointing debut season in Chapel Hill, Belichick says the Tar Heels' foundation has finally been set
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