UNC athletics face turmoil as football season begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

As the 2026 college football season commences, UNC athletics is experiencing significant upheaval. The football team has seen drastic roster changes, with Bill Belichick bringing in 70 new players, necessitating the departure of an equivalent number. In basketball, retention issues persist; UNC's 2024-25 season saw nine of the top ten scorers leave, and only one player from last year's top scorers remains. Coaches are also affected, with notable departures including Steve Belichick on medical leave. The changing of college sports is causing concern among fans, as showcased by a sketch from the YouTube channel SEC Shorts that highlights their frustrations.
- •UNC football has 70 new players this season.
- •Only one of last year's top scorers returns for basketball.
- •Coaches Steve Belichick and others face upheaval.
- •Fan frustration highlighted in SEC Shorts sketch.
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