UNC investigates football GM Michael Lombardi amid concerns
Raleigh News & Observer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The University of North Carolina is conducting an internal investigation into football general manager Michael Lombardi, described by Chancellor Lee Roberts as distressing. Lombardi has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation proceeds, prompted by issues that threaten the school's standards of excellence. The investigation is connected to the concern from the College Sports Commission.
- •UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts called the investigation ‘distressing’.
- •Michael Lombardi has been placed on administrative leave.
- •The investigation follows concerns raised by the College Sports Commission.
- •UNC aims to uphold its standards of excellence in the football program.
- 4:03 PMRaleigh News & Observer — UNC chancellor Roberts calls Michael Lombardi football investigation ‘distressing’ - Raleigh News & Observer
"UNC chancellor Lee Roberts called the internal probe into GM Michael Lombardi distressing after Lombardi was placed on administrative leave amid CSC interest.
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