One of the biggest reasons for hope in Year 1 of the Belichick era is South Alabama transfer quarterback Gio Lopez. He was handpicked by Belichick to lead the Tar Heels' offense after throwing for 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns while completing 66% of his passes last year. Lopez also ran for 465 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry.

UNC could be attractive to both the Big Ten and the SEC in the future. It's not because of football success ... or Bill Belichick.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been one of the better teams in the country when it comes to recruiting. They currently have 33 players in the class that is bought in and ready to be a part of the Bill Belichick dynasty in Chapel Hill.

Gio Lopez remembers the spring transfer portal window feeling a bit hectic. A standout second-year passer for South Alabama, Lopez seemed primed to be one of the top overall players in the Group of Five heading into his redshirt sophomore season. Then, suddenly, he announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on April 14.

James Brown is entering his second year in Chapel Hill, as he will be a part of the backcourt that features future 2026 NBA Draft pick Caleb Wilson, Arizona tra

Bill Belichick and North Carolina football are headed to Hulu. The Disney-owned streaming service and producer EverWonder Studios are finalizing an agreement to create a docuseries about Belichick, 73,