Overview

• UNC’s in-season documentary with Hulu was scrapped, a move confirmed by WRAL after InsideCarolina’s report and the absence of cameras at the Clemson game.
• Cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins was suspended, The Athletic reported, over alleged extra benefits that included sideline passes for a player’s family in violation of NCAA rules.
• A WRAL investigation cited insiders and parents who described the program as disorganized with preferential treatment for some transfers and poor communication with families.
• On the field, North Carolina is 2-3 and has been outscored 120-33 by power-conference opponents, most recently losing 38-10 to Clemson before a bye and an Oct. 17 trip to Cal.
• Pressure on Bill Belichick is mounting, with outlets noting firing speculation tied to a reported buyout figure around $30 million if UNC were to part ways without cause.