Overview
- UNC and coach Bill Belichick have placed an order for 1980 throwback uniforms that the Tar Heels hope to debut this fall.
- In spring practice Belichick removed player names from jersey backs, mirroring his NFL approach to promote unity and accountability.
- The retro design pays homage to the 1980 squad that went 11-1, won the ACC title and finished ranked No. 10 under coach Dick Crum.
- ESPN will broadcast nearly every game on UNC’s 12-game slate, starting with Belichick’s debut on Labor Day night at TCU.
- The original 1980 roster featured Lawrence Taylor and produced six NFL draft picks, a legacy Belichick aims to revive on the field.