Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football DC amid conduct probe
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned as the university investigates the football program's culture and climate. The probe found an 'isolated' disregard for standards of conduct within the program. Belichick's departure follows his tenure guiding the team's defense. UNC will need to address the implications of this resignation as the investigation continues.
- •Steve Belichick resigns amid UNC's conduct probe.
- •Investigation found 'isolated' disregard for conduct standards.
- •UNC football program's culture under scrutiny.
- •Belichick was responsible for defensive strategies.
- 3:06 PMESPN — DC Belichick resigns as UNC probe finds 'isolated' disregard for conduct
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns, probe into conduct in football program concludes
"The school released a statement Thursday morning saying Steve Belichick's resignation would be effective in late October at the conclusion of a medical leave, which was announced early in preseason camp. The school had previously announced the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi amid the probe.
"North Carolina DC Steve Belichick has resigned as the university's probe into the football program's culture and climate found "isolated" disregard for standards of conduct.
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External links- ESPNSep 17, 2026, 3:06 PMDC Belichick resigns as UNC probe finds 'isolated' disregard for conduct
North Carolina DC Steve Belichick has resigned as the university's probe into the football program's culture and climate found "isolated" disregard for standards of conduct.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:19 PMUNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns, probe into conduct in football program concludes
The school released a statement Thursday morning saying Steve Belichick's resignation would be effective in late October at the conclusion of a medical leave, which was announced early in preseason camp. The school had previously announced the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi amid the probe.
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