Freddie Kitchens reflects on difficult stint as UNC's offensive coordinator
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former UNC offensive coordinator unhappy about his time in Chapel Hill
"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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