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Bill Belichick Faces UNC Roster Shake-Up as Key Players Enter Transfer Portal

The NFL legend targets South Alabama QB Gio Lopez to address quarterback instability while losing recent transfer Ryan Browne and sack leader Beau Atkinson.

Oct 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) pitches the ball to running back Devin Mockobee (45) during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • UNC quarterback Ryan Browne has re-entered the transfer portal just four months after transferring from Purdue, leaving the Tar Heels without a clear starter.
  • Defensive end Beau Atkinson, UNC's 2024 sack leader with 7.5 sacks, has also entered the transfer portal, creating a significant gap on the defensive front.
  • New head coach Bill Belichick is pursuing South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez, who threw for 2,559 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2024, to stabilize the quarterback position.
  • Additional UNC players, including offensive tackle Zach Rice and linebackers Cade and Crews Law, have also entered the transfer portal, contributing to significant roster turnover.
  • Belichick, in his first collegiate head coaching role, is navigating the challenges of high roster attrition while adapting his NFL-style program to the college football landscape.