Lopez Says Belichick has "Aura" originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Bill Belichick era continues for the North Carolina Tar Heels. While we haven’t yet seen the legendary coach on the sidelines for a game or even a fall practice, he’s already making headlines.

For much of the College Football Playoff era, the ACC has staked its success on conference standard-bearer Clemson. The Tigers won the league again in 2024, claiming their eighth ACC title in the last 10 years and making the CFP for the seventh time.

Patriots Legend Joins Pat McAfee on ESPN for Bill Belichick’s UNC Coaching Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The presence of six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick has already brought plenty of added attention to the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.

Much remains unknown about the Tar Heels’ on-field product, but Chapel Bill’s presence loomed large over the proceedings in Charlotte on Thursday.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick took center stage Thursday at ACC Media Days, accompanied by his transfer quarterback and several program veterans as TV crews and cameras tracked his every move. Ahead of his first season with the Tar Heels,

Here's how to follow along with Bill Belichick's news conference at ACC media days, including the start time and TV channel

The conference features fascinating transfer quarterbacks, and other things we learned after three days of reporting in Charlotte.

ESPN isn’t waiting for Bill Belichick to call a single play in Chapel Hill. The network is already stacking the deck in his favor, betting big on the Belichick buzz to deliver a “Prime Effect” level of interest for North Carolina Tar Heels football in 2025.