Bill Belichick was a savant on the NFL level now he takes his pedigree from the pros onto the University of North Carolina football program.

Belichick has been called many things throughout his storied career a genius, strategist, dynasty builder.

But in 2025, he's also the coach fans and analysts are most eager to watch. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit handed the six-time Super Bowl champion his latest accolade in the annual Herbie Awards, naming Belichick the winner of his "Most Excited to See."

For a coach who spent decades redefining football in New England, this preseason honor is more than a ceremonial nod.

It signals how much intrigue still surrounds Belichick as he begins his next chapter in college football.

After stepping away from the Patriots, speculation swirled around whether

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