Overview

• North Carolina suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins during an investigation into alleged extra benefits that included sideline passes for a player’s family, per The Athletic.
• Hulu’s planned season-long documentary on Belichick’s first year at UNC is no longer moving forward, according to Inside Carolina and multiple outlets.
• The Tar Heels are 2-3 and have been outscored 120-33 by Power Four opponents, including a 38-10 home loss to Clemson.
• Parents and team sources told WRAL the program is an “unstructured mess,” citing poor communication, a divided locker room, and claims of preferential treatment for certain transfers.
• On3 reported Belichick is listed among coaches under pressure, with coverage noting a sizable buyout reported near $30 million that could shape UNC’s decisions.