Bill Belichick is returning to the sidelines in 2025.
But the legendary head coach made the switch to the collegiate ranks after nearly 50 years in the NFL, with Belichick signing a five-year deal on Wednesday to become the next head coach at the University of North Carolina.
It’s a surprising career choice for Belichick, given that this is his first college football gig.
While many expected the eight-time Super Bowl champion to dive into another NFL coaching carousel next month, Belichick opted for a new challenge — and likely more control of a football program — at Chapel Hill.