Belichick Starts Second College Season

Bill Belichick embarks on his second season at North Carolina today, taking on TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike last year's game that started well before imploding, this season opener features changes including the absence of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick (on medical leave) and GM Michael Lombardi (on administrative leave during an internal investigation).

The 2026 roster focuses heavily on high-school recruits rather than the transfer portal, which could determine Belichick's fate. Only the first three years of his five-year, $50 million contract are guaranteed, meaning a poor season could result in his departure despite his legendary ability to devise game plans. librea.one