North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick explained how Rutgers, Washington, and LSU helped him develop a passion for college.

In a press release, North Carolina revealed that Belichick was a big factor in the decision to switch back to a grass field, stating, "The decision to convert back to grass was made in consultation with new [Belichick] — with the best experience for the program in mind."

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract.

North Carolina's Kenan Stadium will be converting its football field back to natural grass for coach Bill Belichick's first season with the program. The decision was made in conjunction with Belichick,

But that wasn’t the only big news out of Chapel Hill. North Carolina also announced a big change to its 2025 college football season opener, which will also serve as Belichick’s highly anticipated college coaching debut following 29 years as an NFL head coach.

It hasn't taken long for Bill Belichick to leave his mark in Chapel Hill. After securing a number of talented players in the transfer portal as he builds up his 2025 roster, the school's football stadium will also be undergoing some renovations it announced Monday.