UNC football has won 10 or more games in three seasons since 1995.

Across the last 30 years, the Tar Heels have produced an overall record of 188-172, meaning the program has won 52.2% in that span. But the hiring of head coach Bill Belichick , a six-time Super Bowl champion as head coach of the NFL's New England Patriots, signals UNC's commitment elevating beyond mediocrity.

Belichick's first college football roster features 38 returners and 70 newcomers, including 30 true freshmen and 40 additions via the transfer portal. South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez, the Tar Heels ' starting quarterback, along with Washington transfer Thad Dixon and Boise State transfer Andrew Simpson are among the Tar Heels' key additions.

The Belichick era begins Monday, Sept. 1, with a primetime game (8 p.m.,

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