UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave due to illness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Steve Belichick, UNC's defensive coordinator, is on medical leave as announced by his father, Bill Belichick. The specifics of his illness remain undisclosed, and his return date is uncertain. Bill Belichick, stepping in as defensive coordinator, has no prior college experience in that role but has been around the team. UNC's upcoming game against TCU in Dublin is scheduled for August 29th, raising concerns about Steve’s availability for the season opener.
- •Steve Belichick is on medical leave due to an undisclosed illness.
- •Bill Belichick will oversee the defensive unit in his son's absence.
- •Steve's return date is unclear, potentially impacting the team before the TCU game.
- •UNC plays TCU on August 29th in Dublin.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should UNC be concerned about Steve Belichick going on medical leave?
"Bill Belichick may have to dust off his defensive coordinator hat.
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