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UNC’s Lombardi faced one-game ban for self-reported NCAA violations, documents show
UNC’s football program self-reported at least seven NCAA violations last season, documents obtained by WRAL show.
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UNC football investigators affirm they probed allegations of drugs, sex and culture
UNC’s internal investigation consisted of about 60 interviews, including one with Bill Belichick, who gave access to staff and facilities, the university’s lawyers said in a briefing Thursday after UNC announced Steve Belichick’s resignation.
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‘Crisis of accountability’: Former UNC leader says football program needs to look in the mirror
Former UNC Vice Chancellor Allison Rosenberg said the football program needs "some real self-analysis and self-evaluation" amid the scrutiny surrounding the program since Bill Belichick arrived in Chapel Hill in December 2024.
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UNC students ready to move on after Steve Belichick steps down
WRAL's Avery Davis spoke with UNC-Chapel Hill students who are ready to move forward as fans after Steve Belichick stepped down Thursday morning.
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UNC's Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'a disregard for Carolina’s values'
Investigators confirmed to WRAL that they investigated allegations of drug use and sexual relationships within the program. The investigation consisted of about 60 interviews, including one with Bill Belichick, who gave access to staff and facilities.
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UNC football players cited after a traffic stop, one on gun charge. Now they’re out against Clemson
Freshman receivers CJ Sadler and Keeyun Chapman won’t play in the Tar Heels’ ACC opener Saturday. Chapman faces a misdemeanor gun charge. Sadler was cited for driving at least 60 mph in a 35-mph zone.
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'Athletics matter’ but at what cost, North Carolina’s public university leaders wonder
UNC System President Peter Hans and members of the Board of Governors discussed the soaring costs of college athletics.
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UNC Board of Governors to consider limits on spending, subsidies for college athletics
The board, which oversees public higher education in North Carolina, plans to discuss the state of college athletics and possible policies to curb growing expenses and control fees from students or campus support.
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Bill Belichick talks opening ACC play, UNC's 2-0 start
UNC football takes its 2-0 record to Clemson on Saturday, where the Tar Heels haven’t won since 2001. Coach Bill Belichick meets with the media on Monday to talk about where his team stands heading into conference play.
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UNC football heads to Clemson seeking first win there in 25 years
UNC football takes its 2-0 record to Clemson on Saturday, where the Tar Heels haven’t won since 2001.
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Defense leads Belichick, UNC to blowout victory over ETSU in home opener
North Carolina limited ETSU to a late field goal in Saturday's 35-3 win at Kenan Stadium. The game was delayed more than an hour by lightning in the area.
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Tar Heels open 100th season at Kenan Stadium vs. ETSU
Coach Bill Belichick and North Carolina host East Tennessee State in their 2026 home opener. The Tar Heels are seeking their fourth 2-0 start in the last five seasons.
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UNC football won’t host recruits vs. East Tennessee State as result of previous violation
Coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Saturday in their home opener at Kenan Stadium. General manager Michael Lombardi resigned last week.
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UNC football investigation dampens excitement ahead of home opener
WRAL's Sean Gallagher reports from Chapel Hill as questions arise about whether the UNC football team investigation will extend to external bodies, including the ACC and NCAA.
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Belichick’s comments could still have legal consequences, attorney says
While Bill Belichick’s comments Monday were “simple” and “focused,” Durham attorney Andrew Fine said they could still play a role if UNC eventually tries to fire Belichick.
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‘No one is losing any sleep’: UNC players brush aside off-field distractions
UNC players say they’re staying focused on football and Saturday’s home game against East Tennessee State despite the investigation and controversy surrounding the program.
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Murph's Turph: What to make of early stages of UNC investigation
WRAL's Brian Murphy and Ashley Rowe discuss what they gleaned from Bill Belichick's press conference, where he declined to elaborate on an ongoing investigation into the football program.
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A month later, UNC gives no timetable for Steve Belichick’s return amid investigation
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains on medical leave more than a month after stepping away, with no public timetable for his return as an investigation into the football program continues.
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Bill Belichick talks recent controversies, matchup with East Tennessee State
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick faces questions about the recent controversies surrounding the football team and talks about Saturday’s home game against East Tennessee State.
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‘Our high standard’: Belichick says UNC football has environment of compliance as probe continues
In his first remarks since the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, UNC football coach Bill Belichick acknowledged the importance of an ongoing investigation into his program but offered few details.
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Lombardi won’t have to pay UNC for resigning early
Michael Lombardi, the UNC football general manager who resigned this week amid an internal investigation into the program, will not have to buy out the rest of his contract. His contract contained a buyout clause for voluntary resignation.
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Lombardi resigns as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex within football program
Lawyers investigating UNC football questioned people about allegations involving assistant Steve Belichick and, separately, about a possible sexual relationship between at least one employee and at least one player, people familiar with the probe tell WRAL. GM Michael Lombardi resigned Thursday.
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Pat Welter's rapid reaction to UNC's season-opening win against TCU
Pat Welter breaks down how huge it was for UNC to get a season-opening win in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, even if it wasn't always pretty.
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Murph's Turph: Week 0 features big games for UNC, NC State
WRAL sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy breaks down the consequential season-opening games for North Carolina and NC State football during Week 0.
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North Carolina schools put under the spotlight in college football week 0 slate
UNC and NC State are helping to welcome college football back with big week 0 matchups. Here's what you need to know:
