Lombardi adamant Belichick wants to be at UNC

Michael Lombardi joins "The Pat McAfee Show" and emphasizes Bill Belichick's commitment to the program amid NFL coaching rumors.

North Carolina QB Jacolby Criswell entering transfer portal

Veteran North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

Sources: Belichick to add Priefer, Friend to North Carolina staff

Bill Belichick continues to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, as longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize deals, sources told ESPN.

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal

John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Eric Singleton Jr. and Fernando Mendoza are among the best players who have entered the transfer portal. Here are our rankings.

2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores

We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

2024-25 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

Michael Lombardi: Belichick is 1,000 percent committed to UNC

UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to dispel rumors of Bill Belichick looking to move back to the NFL to reunite with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady.

Sources: Pryce Yates transfers to Bill Belichick-led UNC

UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates signed with North Carolina, sources told ESPN.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

Our college football experts offer a takeaway and an MVP after each game.

College football's 60 greatest true freshman seasons of all time

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith has dominated the College Football Playoff. Here's how his season stacks up with the other all-time great freshmen.

UConn beats Carolina in Fenway Bowl, dominating Bill Belichick's next team in his old backyard

— UConn's victory in the Fenway Bowl showed North Carolina coach-in-waiting Bill Belichick how much work he has ahead of him.

Kitchens will lead Tar Heels in Fenway Bowl against UConn. Another ex-Browns coach is standing by

— UConn coach Jim Mora pulled a move that would make Bill Belichick proud while preparing the Huskies to play the notoriously churlish former New England Patriot's next team in his old backyard.

New Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick won't attend Fenway Bowl

New North Carolina coach Bill Belichick won't be in attendance for the Tar Heels' bowl game against UConn on Saturday at Fenway Park in Boston.

2024 college football freshman All-American team

Some of these first-year players lived up to their recruiting hype, and others were pleasant surprises.

Sources: Steve Belichick expected to join North Carolina as DC

Steve Belichick is expected to join father Bill Belichick's North Carolina staff as the Tar Heels' defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

College football transfer portal: Top sleeper prospects

Portal movement has a track record of producing big stars from small schools. These players could be next.

Gronk offers assistance to Belichick, UNC: 'I'm a recruiter!'

Rob Gronkowski puts on his recruiter hat trying to help new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, his coach in the NFL at the Patriots.

The key 2025 recruit for every Power 4 college football team

The 2025 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospect who will be key factors next season.

College football transfer portal Insider

What we're seeing and hearing early on from the winter transfer portal.

How do the UNC faithful feel about Bill Belichick coming to Chapel Hill?

North Carolina students, alumni and writers weigh in on Bill Belichick being the new football coach.

Belichick tells McAfee about hectic NCAA transfer portal

Bill Belichick talks to Pat McAfee about the parallels between NFL free agency and the NCAA transfer portal.

UNC RB Omarion Hampton declares for 2025 NFL draft

UNC running back Omarion Hampton, who finished second in the country in rushing behind Ashton Jeanty, declared for the NFL draft on Sunday.

Source: Bill Belichick inquired about Jets coaching vacancy

Bill Belichick, who quit the Jets in 2000, tormented them for two decades as Patriots coach and recently made critical comments about owner Woody Johnson, personally reached out to inquire about the team's head-coach opening, a source confirmed to ESPN.

QB Bryce Baker sticks with UNC, praises Belichick's NFL style

Four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has affirmed his commitment to North Carolina and noted how his conversation with Bill Belichick centered on the coach's "pro" vision for the program.

Bill Belichick, North Carolina and college football's new world

Is Bill Belichick ready for a new challenge at North Carolina? Here's why changes to the college football landscape make it a natural fit.

Saban to McAfee: Belichick's biggest adjustment at UNC will be in recruiting

Nick Saban explains why he thinks Bill Belichick will do a great job coaching at North Carolina, but time spent recruiting will be an adjustment.

Storylines to watch for every 2024 college football bowl game

Looking for an excuse to watch college football 40 or so times over the next few weeks? We've got you covered.

North Carolina Tar Heels hire Bill Belichick: Coaches weigh in

Could UNC's hiring of the 72-year-old NFL legend work? How do coaches think he'll take on the job?

Bill Belichick says North Carolina job is 'a dream come true'

Six-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick got a standing ovation as he was introduced as North Carolina's new football coach, saying, "This is a dream come true."

Belichick remembers story of his first words: 'Beat Duke!'

Bill Belichick said his father loved to tell this story when he was growing up

UNC AD pulls out a sleeveless suit jacket for Belichick intro

UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham puts on a sleeveless suit jacket at Bill Belichick's introductory news conference.

Lombardi tells McAfee why Belichick decided to coach in college

Michael Lombardi talks to Pat McAfee about how having more control of a program swayed Bill Belichick to UNC.

Lombardi to McAfee: My respect for Belichick led me to UNC

Michael Lombardi explains to Pat McAfee how his relationship with Bill Belichick led to him becoming the general manager of UNC.

Stephen A.: I never in my wildest dreams believed that Belichick would end up at UNC

Stephen A. Smith voices his surprise at Bill Belichick accepting the North Carolina football job.

What will Bill Belichick have to adjust to in the college environment?

Michael Wilbon explains the hurdles Bill Belichick will have to overcome while transitioning from the NFL to the college football scene.

Hiring Bill Belichick a Hail Mary for underachieving North Carolina

Can the NFL's GOAT coach up the Tar Heels to football greatness? For UNC, it's a shot worth taking.

Belichick to UNC: What he's up against and how it might work

What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?

Bill Belichick joins other NFL head coaches who have taken college gigs

Though Belichick's complete lack of prior college experience is unusual, he won't be the first former NFL head coach to find his next gig in college.

Bill Belichick reaches 5-year deal to coach North Carolina

Calling him a "football legend" who will ensure "Carolina Football can evolve, compete and win," North Carolina has named Bill Belichick its new head football coach after the sides agreed to a five-year deal.

Finebaum: Belichick to UNC would be one of the most jaw-dropping stories in CFB history

Paul Finebaum explains why Bill Belichick becoming the head coach at North Carolina would be so shocking to the college football world.

Sources: Belichick, UNC work on issues before potential hire

Sources told ESPN that the "ball is in [Bill] Belichick's court" and that North Carolina officials are on board with him becoming the coach. A resolution is expected in the near future, sources said.

Sources: Chip Lindsey accepts Michigan O-coordinator job

Chip Lindsey, who spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator at UNC, has agreed to a deal to become the new offensive coordinator at Michigan, sources told ESPN.

Bill Belichick on North Carolina coaching job: 'We'll see'

Bill Belichick confirmed he has been in talks with the University of North Carolina for the school's open coaching job in an interview on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday afternoon.

Final College Football Playoff, bowl projections

How did the conference title games affect College Football Playoff and bowl matchups? Our final predictions for the entire postseason.

Sources: Bill Belichick speaks with UNC about head coach job

Bill Belichick has interviewed with North Carolina officials about the Tar Heels' head coach opening, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

Tennessee football lands four-star DT Isaiah Campbell

Four-star defensive tackle Isaiah Campbell, ranked No. 38 in the ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Tennessee on Wednesday, picking the Vols over North Carolina on the first day of the early signing period.