UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Resigns Amid Program Conduct Investigation
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns following the conclusion of an investigation into conduct within the football program.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 17, 2026 — Steve Belichick has resigned from his position as defensive coordinator for the University of North Carolina (UNC) football program. This development follows the conclusion of an investigation into conduct within the program.
The resignation of Belichick was confirmed following the official end of the internal inquiry. Details regarding the specific nature of the conduct under investigation were not immediately available. The investigation’s conclusion appears to have directly preceded Belichick’s departure from his coaching role at UNC.
Steve Belichick, son of NFL coach Bill Belichick, joined the UNC staff in December 2022. His tenure as defensive coordinator was marked by the team’s performance during the recent season. Specific outcomes of the investigation, including any findings or disciplinary actions beyond Belichick’s resignation, have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The university has not provided further comment on the matter beyond the confirmation of Belichick’s resignation.
The University of North Carolina’s football program now faces the task of appointing a new defensive coordinator. The timing of this leadership change within the coaching staff could impact team preparations for future seasons. The scope and duration of the investigation were not specified.
Further information regarding the investigation and its findings is anticipated to be released by the university as appropriate. The contractor’s name or specific roles involved in the investigation were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by AARON BEARD, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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