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Bill Belichick heads to college football for first time to coach ACC program

One of Nick Saban’s best friends and mentors is coming to college football for the first time in his career.

Several reports came out about Bill Belichick wanting an opportunity to coach an Atlantic Coast Conference program, but it has now become an official for the eight-time Super Bowl Champion and NFL legend. The 72-year-old is the head coach for the University of North Carolina.

He won six Super Bowls as a head coach for the New England Patriots, but Belichick is ready to try his expertise in molding young athletes at the collegiate level.