Belichick replaces Mack Brown, who spent six seasons in Chapel Hill during his second tenure with the team. Brown was dismissed from his coaching position following a 41-21 loss to the Boston College Golden Eagles, leaving interim coach Freddie Kitchens in charge of the team for the game against NC State and the upcoming bowl.

Bill Belichick is the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. The six-time Super Bowl champion reentered the coaching ranks in stunning fashion, becoming the head coach for UNC after signing a five-year deal worth at least $50 million.

North Carolina and Bill Belichick have agreed to a five-year deal for the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach to become the Tar Heels’ next football coach.