Bill Belichick vows he's 'fully committed' to North Carolina football despite split rumors

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North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick vowed he had no interest in leaving the team and received the support of the university amid rumors the two sides were planning an exit.

As rumors ramped up on Wednesday, Belichick and athletics director Bill Cunningham each released statements.

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North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick greets Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman before the game at Kenan Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)

"I’m fully committed to UNC Football and the program we’re building here," Belichick said.

Cunningham added, "Coach Belichick has the full support of the Department of Athletics and University."

Belichick’s first 10 months at the helm has been tumultuous to say the least and starting the season 2-3 with a blowout loss against the Clemson Tigers on his resume hasn’t taken any of the pressure off him.

Rumors trickled in earlier Wednesday about Belichick and the school discussing a "potential exit strategy, according to 247 Sports. North Carolina reportedly had "preliminary conversations" about firing Belichick, which would be a whopping $20 million buyout as part of his contract. However, 247 Sports pointed out that an alleged rules violation could help the program either eliminate or reduce the buyout.

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium on Oct. 4, 2025. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)

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