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REPORT: Bill Belichick Has Discussed Buyout Options With North Carolina Amid Rumors Of “Recruiting Violations”

October 8, 2025

Bill Belichick’s time as a college football could be coming to an end soon.

According to College Football reporter Ollie Connolly, Belichick and North Carolina have begun discussions of a potential buyout amid rumors of major violations. Below are the details:

Per sources: Bill Belichick has discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy. Belichick has signalled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media
— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) October 8, 2025

Reports of serious recruiting violations remain under investigation at UNC. Recruiting and practice violations have already been proven by the school, according to multiple sources.
— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) October 8, 2025

Belichick's communication with his staff in the past two weeks has been described as "weird" and "distant" by multiple members of UNC's coaching staff. Multiple coaches were unable to get hold of him during UNC's bye week
— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) October 8, 2025

From one UNC defensive assistant: "What we've done to these kids is fucked up."
— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) October 8, 2025

What a mess.