Freddie Kitchens reflects on difficult stint as UNC's offensive coordinator

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Freddie Kitchens reflects on difficult stint as UNC's offensive coordinator
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Freddie Kitchens, former offensive coordinator at North Carolina, expressed dissatisfaction with his time at UNC while now serving as a volunteer assistant at Clemson. Under Kitchens in 2025, UNC had one of the worst offenses in college football, averaging 288.8 yards and 19.3 points per game. Kitchens acknowledged a decision to return to a familiar environment, citing a lack of thorough investigation into UNC at the time. The Tar Heels are replacing Kitchens with Bobby Petrino for their 2026 season.

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  • Kitchens stated he wanted to return to trusted colleagues after leaving UNC.
  • UNC averaged 288.8 yards and 19.3 points per game in 2025.
  • The Tar Heels scored over 30 points only once during Kitchens' tenure.
  • Bobby Petrino is set to take over as UNC's offensive coordinator in 2026.
  • Kitchens is now a volunteer offensive assistant at Clemson.
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UNC had one of college football's worst offenses under Freddie Kitchens during 2025. Now at Clemson, Kitchens reflected on his time in Chapel Hill.

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