College football may be becoming more like the NFL in some ways, but Belichick and Reich still face unique challenges in 2025.

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick took an apparent swipe at the New England Patriots while explaining how he was acclimating to college football approximately 10 days before the Tar Heels open the 2025 season versus TCU.

The New England Patriots announced a first round of roster cuts Friday, as new head coach Mike Vrabel continues to rid the team of players picked by his predecessors.

Usually, Bill Belichick's snarky messages regarding the NFL teams that have no interest in his services come from his consigliere, Michael Lombardi.

Bill Belichick has gone from the GOAT to a “horny, old” coach on the Boston airwaves. Hosts Mike Felger and Tony Massarotti of 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Felger &

Belichick’s new chapter at North Carolina is already making waves as he contrasts his freedom in college football with the power struggles of the NFL.

Appearing on ESPN’s College GameDay last December, Belichick said he spent time last year observing at the University of Washington, where his son, Steve Belichick, was the defensive coordinator in 2024. He noted the improvements he saw from players taking part in padded spring football practices -- a concept that doesn’t exist at the NFL level.

Bill Belichick is bringing his hands-on coaching style to North Carolina, working directly with Tar Heels players across all positions.

While promoting his book, “The Art of Winning” on “The Pivot Podcast” this summer, the first-year UNC coach recalled having to manage the relationship between Tom Brady, his Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, who Belichick won six Super Bowls with in New England, and controversial wide receiver Antonio Brown, who arrived in 2019: