THE TAKE
I love this hire by @UNCFootball. This is a gutsy move.
"Belichick is going to have a huge advantage over anyone he goes up against on Saturdays"
For more Mad Dog Unleashed:
BOLDNESS
72/100
GRADE
4/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
None tagged
GRADING CRITERIA
Belichick's UNC team must finish with a winning record and outperform preseason expectations in at least their first season, demonstrating a clear tactical or recruiting edge over opponents that analysts attribute to Belichick's experience and acumen.
bold callhot takerecency biasvague
OUTCOME
CONFIRMED FALSEBelichick's UNC finished 4-8 in 2025 — the program's worst record since 2018 — ending a six-year bowl streak and finishing 14th in the ACC. UNC went 0-8 against teams with five or more wins, losing those games by an average of 17 points, and ranked 129th out of 134 FBS teams in total offense. Far from demonstrating a 'huge competitive advantage,' CBS Sports awarded Belichick a 'D' grade, calling him the most hyped hire that failed the worst.