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North Carolina hires Bill Belichick amid football struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:08 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

North Carolina hires Bill Belichick amid football struggles

Summary

North Carolina has hired Bill Belichick to revitalize its football program as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team has struggled historically against Florida State, particularly under coach Bobby Bowden, who dominated the ACC during the 1990s. Despite this, UNC's recent performance includes bowl eligibility in each season of Mack Brown's return, but they have not secured an ACC title since 1980. As the Tar Heels look ahead to their season opener against TCU in Dublin on August 29, they face challenges from Clemson and Miami for ACC legitimacy.

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By the Numbers

•Bill Belichick was hired to lead North Carolina's football program.
•UNC has not won an ACC championship since 1980.
•The Tar Heels were historically dominated by Bobby Bowden's Florida State teams.
•Mack Brown kept UNC bowl eligible since his return but lacks an ACC title.
•UNC's season opener against TCU is scheduled for August 29 in Dublin.

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What they're saying

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Bobby Bowden’s Florida State dynasty systematically dismantled North Carolina’s title dreams, leaving a legacy of missed opportunities that Bill Belichick must now finally overcome in Chapel Hill.
— Yahoo Sports

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