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North Carolina football struggles continue under Bill Belichick's leadership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

North Carolina football struggles continue under Bill Belichick's leadership

Summary

As the college football season begins this weekend, Bill Belichick's second year at North Carolina starts under scrutiny after a disappointing 4-8 record last season. Analyst Paul Finebaum has sharply criticized Belichick, claiming he could be one of the worst coaches in college football and predicting he won't last the season. North Carolina has low expectations this year, needing a strong start to retain Belichick, who faces challenges with recruiting and adapting to the college game. The Tar Heels open their season with a bye followed by a game against East Tennessee State, before commencing ACC play against Clemson on September 19.

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Key Details

•Belichick begins second season at North Carolina after a 4-8 record.
•Paul Finebaum questions Belichick's coaching ability and predicts he won't finish the season.
•North Carolina hopes for improvement amid low expectations this year.
•Team opens the season with a bye before facing East Tennessee State.
•Next ACC game is against Clemson on September 19.

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9:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘One of the Worst College Football Coaches I Have Ever Seen’ — Paul Finebaum Ethers Bill Belichick Amid UNC’s ‘Mass Chaos’

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The college football season is right around the corner, with the first set of games taking place this weekend. This season offers many interesting storylines, and one of the most polarizing is what is happening with the North Carolina Tar Heels.
— Yahoo Sports

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