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Belichick’s Pro-Style Blueprint Elevates Tar Heels’ 2025 Season Outlook

Players say media scrutiny has not derailed his methodical pro-style overhaul of the Tar Heels

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Monitors with signage in Kenan Stadium announcing the hiring of North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick is introduced during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Belichick has secured top quarterback recruits Bryce Baker and Travis Burgess in a demonstration of his hands-on, pro-style approach
  • His remark “It’s almost football season here” at a recent media session underscored growing optimism around Chapel Hill
  • Wide receiver Jordan Shipp and teammates report that personal life rumors and intense coverage have not distracted the team’s preparation
  • UNC has added multiple prospects to Belichick’s 2026 recruiting class in the past week, extending the momentum he built this summer
  • The Tar Heels will kick off their 2025 campaign against TCU on September 1 under heightened expectations