UNC's Steve Belichick Resigns After Program Investigation

Steve Belichick has resigned as the University of North Carolina's defensive coordinator, effective October 27, 2026, following the conclusion of a university investigation into the football program's culture. The resignation, announced Thursday, comes after Belichick had been on medical leave since August 6. The university stated that its investigation determined certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct, but emphasized these were isolated and not a systemic failure. The investigation, which began in late July, initially focused on a human resources concern but expanded to examine personal behavior of coaches and players. While UNC did not publicly specify the actions that violated its standards, citing personnel confidentiality, reports indicated the probe included questions about whether Steve Belichick used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player. The university declined to provide additional details. Steve Belichick's departure follows the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi on September 3, which was also connected to the investigation.