Steve Belichick resigns as UNC defensive coordinator amid issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Steve Belichick has resigned as the defensive coordinator for North Carolina's football program, effective October 27. This decision follows an investigation that found certain actions, labeled as isolated, disregarding the university's values. The investigation coincides with off-field incidents involving players, including the arrest of freshman Keeyun Chapman for a handgun violation. Cam Newton has voiced that the accountability for the program's challenges ultimately falls on head coach Bill Belichick, citing a broader responsibility in college football. North Carolina's football team is currently 2-0 in the season.
- •Steve Belichick resigns, effective October 27.
- •An investigation found actions against UNC's values.
- •Freshman Keeyun Chapman was arrested, affecting team operations.
- •Cam Newton argues Bill Belichick bears responsibility.
- •North Carolina is currently 2-0 this season.
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"The North Carolina Tar Heels’ football operation was built around people Bill Belichick trusted. Cam Newton believes that means the responsibility for the program’s latest turbulence ultimately lands with the six-time Super Bowl champion.
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