Belichick Under Fire After UNC's 38-10 Loss

Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina has become a public fiasco after the Tar Heels fell to 2-3 following a 38-10 loss to Clemson in which they trailed 35-3 at halftime and were outgained about 367 yards to 78. The rout — including four first-quarter touchdowns and fans streaming for the exits — intensified social-media calls for Belichick to retire or be fired. Observers point to recruiting and roster shortfalls, noting UNC rebuilt with more than 70 new players and has been blown out by Power Five opponents TCU, UCF and Clemson. Critics also question the program’s return on investment after UNC reportedly boosted its NIL budget from $4 million to $20 million to attract Belichick. His multi-year contract pays roughly $10 million a year through 2029, making a midseason ouster costly and complicating whether UNC will remove him amid mounting pressure.