North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned from his position as the school concludes an investigation into its football program. The inquiry's findings revealed that certain actions within the program disregarded established school values. Belichick, who is the son of the team's head coach Bill Belichick, will have his resignation take effect in late October, following the completion of a medical leave. This leave had been announced earlier in the preseason camp.
The departure of Steve Belichick follows another recent change within the program. General Manager Michael Lombardi had already resigned earlier this month. These resignations highlight significant shifts occurring within the North Carolina football program as a direct consequence of the internal investigation and its critical findings regarding conduct and adherence to institutional principles.