Summary
Bill Belichick replaced Freddie Kitchens as the offensive coordinator for North Carolina's football team after a poor 2025 season. Bill Belichick hired Bobby Petrino, who previously improved Arkansas's offense, to lead North Carolina's offense in 2026.
Key Facts
- Bill Belichick fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens after North Carolina's 4-8 season.
- North Carolina ranked very low in scoring and total offense in 2025.
- Bobby Petrino has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for North Carolina.
- Petrino previously worked at Arkansas, significantly improving their offense.
- Arkansas finished fourth in the SEC in 2025, with high points and yardage per game.
- Bill Belichick is a longtime coach with the New England Patriots and now leads North Carolina's football team.