Overview

• Steve Belichick, currently Washington's defensive coordinator, is expected to become UNC's defensive coordinator after the Huskies' Sun Bowl game on December 31.
• Bill Belichick recently signed a five-year, $50 million contract to become UNC's head coach, marking his first collegiate coaching role after decades in the NFL.
• Reports suggest that Bill Belichick's hiring negotiations included a provision for Steve to be the program's next head coach after Bill's departure, though this has not been officially confirmed.
• Steve Belichick has faced accusations of recruiting players, such as linebacker Khmori House, to UNC while still on Washington's staff, raising concerns about potential tampering.
• Steve's tenure at Washington improved the team's defensive ranking from 99th to 27th nationally, following 12 years of coaching under his father with the New England Patriots.