ACC Kickoff storylines: Bill Belichick's task, transfer QBs, and more

Posted Jul 22, 2025
Here are some of the storylines at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte beginning Thursday: UNC made the biggest offseason splash in December by hiring head coach Bill Belichick, owner of six Super Bowl titles as an NFL head coach and two more as a defensive coordinator. The program sold out its season-ticket allotment and is doing work on the recruiting trail. (WRAL.com)

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