Official announcement from the University of North Carolina Athletics Department

Six-Time Super Bowl Coach Bill Belichick, 72, Interviews for UNC Head Coaching Job

Dec 5, 2024, 10:40 PM

Bill Belichick, the 72-year-old former head coach of the New England Patriots and six-time Super Bowl champion, has interviewed with the University of North Carolina for its vacant head coaching position, according to multiple reports including Inside Carolina. Sources indicate that Belichick has a genuine interest in returning to coaching in 2025 and is open to both NFL and college positions. Despite having no prior college coaching experience, Belichick has done extensive research on college football, noting its evolving similarity to the NFL. He reportedly impressed UNC officials during multiple interviews, with one source stating he 'blew them away in the interview.' However, doubts remain about the likelihood of his hiring due to his age and lack of college experience. The discussions mark a significant development in UNC's search for a new head coach following the ousting of Mack Brown.