Overview

• UNC and Bill Belichick released brief statements Wednesday night declaring mutual support and his commitment to the program.
• Multiple outlets report conversations about exit scenarios, including Belichick exploring the option to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he secures another landing spot.
• 247Sports reports UNC held preliminary talks about a dismissal that would require paying approximately $20 million under the terms of his contract.
• Compliance concerns continue as cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins was suspended over alleged extra benefits, and several staffers have contacted other programs with some expecting changes within two weeks.
• On the field, UNC is 2-3 with three lopsided losses to Power Four opponents, including 38-10 to Clemson, and the next game is Oct. 17 at Cal following a bye week.