Bill Belichick ranked second-worst ACC coach by On3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Bill Belichick has been ranked 16th out of 17 ACC coaches by Andy Staples of On3. Only Tavita Pritchard of Stanford is rated lower. This ranking follows a difficult season for the North Carolina Tar Heels, culminating in disappointing defensive and special teams performances. Belichick recently made significant changes to his coaching staff, hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator after a tumultuous first year. The Tar Heels' struggles have prompted discussions about Belichick's future in college football, particularly following his expensive contract with UNC.
- •Belichick ranks second-worst among ACC coaches per On3's Andy Staples
- •Last season ended poorly for UNC, highlighted by defensive failures
- •Belichick replaces Freddie Kitchens with Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator
- •Current expectations for Belichick have changed dramatically since his hiring
- •UNC faces uncertainty moving forward amid these coaching changes
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick ranked second-worst head coach in ACC in latest On3 rankings
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