Can Bill Belichick cool his hot seat before North Carolina pulls the plug on a failed experiment?

Posted Aug 29, 2026
The question isn't whether North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is on the hot seat heading into the 2026 college football season. That's well-documented. It's whether the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach will have enough time with the Tar Heels this season to get off it. ESPN college football analyst EJ Manuel knows what to look for in the opener against TCU. (Sporting News)

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