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This week Bill Belichick found himself at the center of the college football universe as he made his much-anticipated debut as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. The buzz leading up to Monday night’s opener against TCU was palpable, with ESPN describing Belichick’s arrival as an event on par with Deion Sanders’ media circus at Colorado. Even ACC commissioner Jim Phillips couldn’t help but compare the electricity surrounding Belichick to that of a prime-time TV spectacle. UNC’s Kenan Stadium was packed not only with fans but with stars: Michael Jordan, Lawrence Taylor, and Roy Williams all showed up, turning the sidelines into a Hall of Fame reunion. Michael Jordan’s presence, in particular, was a headline—his public endorsement adding a layer of gravitas to UNC’s gamble on Belichick.

But the story on the field quickly turned grim. UNC scored first, but what was supposed to be a triumphant unveiling ended as one of the most lopsided debuts in Tar Heel history. TCU rattled off 41 unanswered points and turned the second half into a rout, finishing with a devastating 48-14 victory. Social media erupted with memes, jabs, and disappointment. ESPN BET, WRAL, and even TCU Football’s official account piled on, with fans openly mocking Belichick’s struggle to adjust from the NFL to the unpredictable, often chaotic world of college coaching. Hulu’s behind-the-scenes documentary was even trolled, with TCU taunting, "When does episode one come out?"

Still, the off-field show remained signature Belichick. He maintained his trademark distance from the media, even declining to release a conventional depth chart for his college debut—a move more in line with NFL secrecy than collegiate transparency. When pressed on social media drama or celebrity buzz, Belichick barely blinked, telling reporters he still throws off-field distractions "into the drawer," a mindset he’s championed throughout his career.

Meanwhile, his personal life generated its own chatter. The sizeable age gap between Belichick, now 73, and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson, drew waves of online commentary and jokes—especially as they were spotted among the star-studded crowd.

For UNC, the long-term gamble on Belichick remains an open question. The program hasn’t seen this kind of national spotlight since the 1980s, and while the glitz, ticket sellouts, and new media deals signal a new era, the actual football looks turbulent, with legitimate questions about whether Belichick’s iconic legacy can weather the unique demands of recruiting, roster management, and booster pressure in a rapidly evolving college landscape. For now, the season slogan around Chapel Hill might as well be: expect chaos, but never boredom.

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