“I’ll always be a patriot.” Eight-time Super Bowl champion gave his emotional farewell speech after ending his 24 years of marriage with the Patriots. And now, after a lot of speculation about where he will land as the HC, Bill Belichick finally got his job!

Yes, you heard it right! Bill Belichick has become the new head coach of the University of North Carolina. So, as he is going to begin his era at Chapel Hill, Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, shared a story on her official Instagram account showing her excitement for the new phase.

In the story, Hudson shared a banner of Bill Belichick at North Carolina, along with a 5-word reaction in the caption: “We are onto Chapel Hill !!!” 24-year-old Hudson and 72-year-old Belichick have been quietly dating for nearly 2 years now. Hence, the young woman has been a part of Belichick’s tumultuous phase in the NFL.

So, it was obvious for her to be happy and excited with this new chapter of Bill Belichick. On the other hand, the former Patriots’s coach has been signed on a five-year deal by UNC, and he is thrilled too! While speaking to the media, Belichick said, “I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill. I grew up around college football with my Dad and treasured those times. I have always wanted to coach in college and now I look forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill.”

Now fans are awaiting Bill Belichick’s new stint of era in college football. Let’s see what he brings in this!

Who is Bill Belichick and his UNC facing first?

Bill Belichick is going to begin a new chapter in his football career. Being a part of North Carolina, head coach Bill Belichick might be reportedly getting around $12 million per year. But which team is he going to face first? Well, as per the college football schedule for the next year, Belichick will now play his first game against the TCU Horned Frogs on August 30, 2025, at home.

As he is ready to bring his expertise to UNC, Chancellor Lee H. Roberts also welcomed Bill Belichick by saying, “This is an exciting day for Carolina football and our University. Carolina is committed to excellence and to creating an opportunity to succeed in everything we do, from the classroom to the field of competition. I know after speaking with Coach Belichick that he shares that commitment. His legacy speaks for itself, and we look forward to working together on the next chapter of Carolina football.”

Even Carolina Director of Athletics, Bubba Cunningham, shared his thoughts on how college sports are evolving and require fresh strategies. Hence, Cunningham revealed the reason why he looked for Belichick for the role. Highlighting Bill Belichick’s legendary status in football, he explained that hiring him is a bold step to keep Carolina football competitive and successful both now and in the future. In addition to that, he emphasized the University’s dedication to offering top-notch experiences and championship opportunities for student-athletes, which aligns with Belichick’s values.

So, all in all, everyone at UNC is expressing enthusiasm for welcoming the iconic coach to Chapel Hill.