Bill Belichick's first coaching staff at North Carolina is taking shape, and a decision for a key defensive role is expected to me made soon. Belichick, 72, took his first role in college football with the Tar Heels after the program parted ways with head coach Mack Brown.

As college football's 2025 transfer portal cycle works through January, the winter window is in the books with North Carolina front and center among 247Sports' five burning questions. The Tar Heels entered Tuesday at No.

Thaddeus Dixon, the No. 2 ranked cornerback, commits to North Carolina over Michigan, drawn by the opportunity to play under legendary coach Bill Belichick. Discover why Dixon chose the Tar Heels and what it means for both programs.

On Wednesday, Belichick made two more additions to the staff for next season. Belichick brought in former NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer as North Carolina's new special teams coach and then hired Will Friend as the new offensive line coach, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Bill Belichick reportedly landed a significant addition to his North Carolina staff. The six-time Super Bowl champion stunned football fans by joining the ACC football program for his first head college coaching job.

North Carolina football received more confirmation that Bill Belichick will stay with the university, according to Michael Lombardi.

Unsurprisingly, Bill Belichick is taking a measured, methodical approach to assembling his inaugural North Carolina and first-ever collegiate coaching staff. He's blending NFL and collegiate experience.

After a legendary NFL run, Bill Belichick enters college football for the first time, taking over as the coach at North Carolina. That means the 72-year-old will be tasked with recruiting high school prospects for the first time.