Overview

• Belichick and athletics director Bubba Cunningham issued brief statements saying the coach remains fully committed and has the university’s support.
• Multiple outlets reported preliminary conversations about exit options and buyouts, and the statements did not explicitly deny those talks occurred.
• Cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins was suspended over alleged extra benefits, a matter first detailed by WRAL and reported by The Athletic.
• Reports say some assistants have contacted other programs about postseason roles, with sources describing frayed communication and a ‘toxic’ environment.
• UNC is 2-3 with heavy defeats to TCU, UCF, and Clemson, and next plays at California on Oct. 17 as scrutiny of the program continues.