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Bill Belichick says North Carolina football culture differs in second season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:27 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Bill Belichick says North Carolina football culture differs in second season
Summary

Bill Belichick discussed the changes in North Carolina's football program at the ACC Kickoff, noting a vastly different culture and work ethic heading into his second season. Last year, the Tar Heels finished 4-8 overall and faced challenges with recruiting after Belichick's late hiring. This season, the team added 20 players through the transfer portal, and 31 of 40 freshmen joined early, allowing for player-run practices over the summer. UNC must improve its offense, which ranked last in total offense last year. They will face TCU again in their season opener, this time in Dublin, Ireland.

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  • •Belichick emphasizes cultural and work ethic changes at UNC.
  • •UNC finished last season with a 4-8 record and poor offensive performance.
  • •20 new players joined through the transfer portal for this season.
  • •31 freshmen enrolled early, allowing for summer player-run practices.
  • •The team faces TCU in Dublin to open the season.
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  • 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick says North Carolina's culture, work ethic 'a lot different' going into second season
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Belichick says getting a head start on recruiting made a big difference in this season's roster.

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