The UNC Tar Heels begin a new era this fall with Bill Belichick as their coach. It’s unclear just how they’ll perform under the first-year coach, but members of the the ACC media predicted where the team will finish in its annual rankings. The 2025 ACC preseason poll doesn’t have UNC finishing top 3, but the Tar Heels are in the top 10 at No. 8.

The curated articles all explore Bill Belichick’s recent move to coach North Carolina football. They discuss his contract, team changes, and public reactions to his transition from the NFL to college football. Themes of adjustment, leadership style, and UNC’s investment repeat throughout the coverage.

Boston College coach Bill O'Brien spent time with UNC's Bill Belichick in the NFL. Here's what O'Brien said about Belichick's move to college.