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Belichick’s UNC Debut Season Sells Out as Docuseries Deal and ESPN Coverage Take Shape

His ACC media days debut drew unprecedented media attention despite questions about how his NFL methods will translate to college football

Bill Belichick was the center of attention during the ACC's annual football media days.
Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick walks to his seat for the announcement of his hiring at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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/File Photo

Overview

  • UNC announced that all season and individual game tickets for Belichick’s inaugural season at Kenan Stadium are sold out, marking the earliest program sellout in history.
  • Disney’s Hulu and EverWonder Studios are finalizing a docuseries on Belichick’s first year at UNC after HBO’s Hard Knocks deal collapsed over creative disputes.
  • ESPN networks plan to broadcast eight to ten of UNC’s games this season, including the Labor Day opener against TCU in a prime-time slot.
  • At his first ACC media days appearance, Belichick addressed his shift to college coaching, praised Clemson’s Dabo Swinney and discussed the potential resurgence of the fullback position.
  • Tar Heels players say the spotlight on Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson has not disrupted the team even as ACC rivals like Pat Narduzzi set high expectations.