Freddie Kitchens Named Interim Coach for North Carolina's Bowl Game

Kitchens steps in after Mack Brown's dismissal following a 6-6 season, ending Brown's historic tenure with the Tar Heels.

Freddie Kitchens, North Carolina's run game coordinator and tight ends coach, will serve as interim head coach for the team's upcoming bowl game.
The decision follows the firing of Mack Brown, who was informed last week he would not return for the 2025 season after a 6-6 record this year.
Brown, 73, concludes his career as North Carolina's winningest coach with a record of 113-79-1 across two tenures (1988-97, 2019-24).
Kitchens, 50, brings extensive coaching experience, including 16 seasons in the NFL and a stint as head coach of the Cleveland Browns in 2019.
North Carolina's athletic director praised Kitchens as a respected and dedicated leader who will guide the program during this transition.