Overview

• North Carolina suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins over alleged NCAA extra benefits involving sideline passes for a player's family, per The Athletic.
• UNC and Hulu are no longer moving forward with a season-long documentary on Belichick’s debut campaign, as first reported by Inside Carolina.
• The Tar Heels are 2-3 and have been outscored 120-33 by power-conference opponents, ranking near the bottom nationally in scoring.
• WRAL reported parents and insiders describe a divided locker room, poor communication, and preferential treatment for certain transfers, with questions about staff structure and experience.
• Coverage notes rising external pressure on Belichick’s tenure, with On3 reporting a potential buyout around $30 million if UNC were to make a change without cause.