UNC had its sights set on snagging a high-profile, millionaire-backed head coach, but guess what? Their grand plan didn’t pan out. The big-money target decided to stick with the NFL, leaving UNC back at square one. But here’s the kicker—who needs a millionaire coach when you could have a six-time Super Bowl champ? Yep, the 72-year-old former New England Patriots head coach is making waves—not in the NFL, but in college football.

Bill Belichick, after over two decades of dominance with the Patriots, is likely to join UNC feels like a wild plot twist. Sure, it’s an odd pairing, but let’s not write him off just yet. The man’s built a legacy of clutch performances and turning underdogs into champs. UNC is banking on some game-changing magic, especially as rival CFB programs flex their star power and deep pockets. This saga? Oh, it’s just getting started.

College football is now just not about gameplay anymore but also about to what extent teams could go to lure their favorite players. Well, there’s been some buzz that Bill Belichick might be eyeing a coaching gig in college football. Some folks think he could end up leading the North Carolina Tar Heels, and if so, it would be a major shift from the NFL to the CFB. But there is no confirmation on that; for now, it’s just the NIL advantage that he might bring. Even Ian Rapoport highlighted the same thing, taking to X to say it’s a fascinating situation for Bill Belichick. “The Insiders on @NFLGameDay Kickoff with @TomPelissero: A look at a fascinating situation for Bill Belichick, who could be to UNC what Coach Prime is to Colorado,” he posted. Let’s see if that’s really the case or not!

Talking about North Carolina getting inspired by Michigan, who got the help from another millionaire, Larry Ellison, to land a high school recruit, is something that we call a smart move. The team successfully flipped Bryce Underwood’s commitment from the LSU Tigers just with the help of the NIL money. Also, comparison with Coach Prime is something that sounds very interesting; we all know how the CFB world is obsessed with Sanders, especially the hefty NIL deals he brings with his flashy style and star power. But will this be the case with Bill Belichick, or does the team have a plan B ready?

North Carolina is not just satisfied with Bill Belichick

Well, Bill Belichick is not the only one North Carolina is showing interest in, even though speculations are going on about him joining the team as a head coach. UNC really needs to boost its stocks in terms of the NIL amount. And because of that, the team is eyeing Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Since Arthur Smith’s father is a millionaire, it could really help the North Carolina team with some cash flow. And in turn, they can help in NIL by landing top recruits. Looking at UNC’s condition in the ongoing season with a 6-6 record, this is the best they can do to regain a better standing next year.

Moreover, Arthur Smith also confirms that North Carolina reached out to him to join their team as a head coach. It looks like the team is so desperate to work on their current mishap that they don’t even want to wait until the 2024 season gets over. Plus, UNC has already fired their head coach, Mack Brown, and is more eager than ever to make progress with their HC situation. But if it’s only for money, then they are also in a better place, as Arthur Smith has a real-life billionaire daddy. It will be interesting to see if the team will partner with Smith or if Belichick will join them.