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Belichick Deflects Giants Speculation, Says His Focus Is Wake Forest

He reiterated a week-to-week commitment with UNC pursuing bowl eligibility.

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick speaks to those attending his hiring announcement at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome on October 31, 2025 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
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Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick looks to the clock in the fourth quarter game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Overview

  • At a Tuesday news conference, the first-year North Carolina coach repeated that he is preparing for Wake Forest and declined to engage on the New York Giants opening.
  • The Giants fired Brian Daboll on Monday, prompting outlets to link Belichick given his two Super Bowl wins there as Bill Parcells’ defensive coordinator.
  • North Carolina is 4-5 (2-3 ACC) after two straight wins and needs two victories in its final three games to become bowl eligible.
  • Belichick is in Year 1 of a five-year, $50 million UNC deal that includes $30 million guaranteed over the first three seasons and a reported $1 million buyout if he leaves.
  • Multiple reports note he did not categorically rule out an NFL return, while sportsbooks currently list him with longer odds than some candidates such as Lane Kiffin.