Mack Brown to Exit UNC After Season Amid Leadership Change

North Carolina announces football coach Mack Brown will not return in 2025, ending his second tenure after six seasons.

Mack Brown, 73, was informed by UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham that he will not return as head coach next season, despite his stated intention to continue in 2025.
Brown will coach the Tar Heels' regular-season finale against NC State on Saturday, with a decision pending on whether he will lead the team in its bowl game.
During his second tenure at UNC, Brown achieved six consecutive bowl-eligible seasons but struggled with defensive issues and late-season collapses, failing to deliver sustained success.
Brown's career includes a national championship with Texas in 2005 and a Hall of Fame induction in 2018, making him one of college football's most accomplished coaches.
The coaching change comes as UNC prepares for a critical hiring process, with National Signing Day and the transfer portal looming, necessitating a swift and strategic replacement.