UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Resigns Amid Program Probe

UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns as probe into football program concludes. School cites actions that disregarded Carolina's values.

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September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Chapel Hill, North Carolina — North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has stepped down from his position as the university concludes an investigation into its football program.

The school announced Thursday that Belichick’s resignation will take effect in late October following a medical leave, which was first disclosed early in preseason camp. The investigation found that certain actions by individuals demonstrated a disregard for the university’s values and standards of conduct, though specific details were not provided.

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UNC also confirmed the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi earlier this month as part of the same probe. The school stated that these actions were isolated and not indicative of a systemic failure. It emphasized that all necessary corrective actions are now underway and that the investigation is considered resolved.

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