CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina senior running back Caleb Hood, who opened the 2025 season as the Tar Heels’ starter, revealed his plans to retire from college football in a social media post on Friday.

“After much thought, prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to retire from football,” Hood wrote. “My journey at UNC has been special and I appreciate my time here. I am excited to start the next chapter and will always take my memories of Carolina with me. I want to thank Coach Belichick, Coach [Freddie] Kitchens and Coach [Natrone] Means for giving me an opportunity, as well as all my other coaches and teammates throughout my years of football for the impact they’ve all had on my life!”

UNC football coach Bill Belichick also took to social media to issue a statem

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