North Carolina has brought in seven four-star transfers, including cornerback Thaddeus Dixon from Washington, offensive tackle Daniel King from Troy, linebacker Khmori House from Washington, edge rusher Smith Vilbert from Penn State, defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson from Florida, and Pryce Yates from UConn.

With North Carolina set to play their first game of the season against TCU on Sep. 1, Belichick was asked about some of his "realistic" expectations in an interview posted to the "ESPN College Football" YouTube channel.

The UNC football program has a bright future ahead. ESPN seconds that in its 2026 recruiting class rankings, with the Tar Heels' class 13th overall.

Speaking to ESPN’s Christine Williamson in Florida, Belichick discussed the current state of the Tar Heels program and his new role of leading a college football team for the first time in his long coaching career.

In his capacity as head coach of the North Carolina football program, Bill Belichick has had two press conferences: one when he was hired, and one at the start of spring practice.

The North Carolina Tar Heels sport 14 commits in their 2026 football recruiting class. 5-star edge rusher Anthony Jones has UNC amongst his Final 7.

UNC only has one 2025 football game on ESPN, its season-opener against TCU. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said ESPN wants more UNC games on TV.