Bill Belichick on UNC’s QB Battle, Bobby Petrino and Year Two in College Football

SI staff writer Bryan Fischer chats with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick at ACC Media Days in Charlotte, North Carolina, in July 2026. Belichick discusses what he learned from his first season in college football, why UNC is much further along entering year two, and the differences he has noticed between the college and NFL games. He also talks about working with new OC Bobby Petrino, the Tar Heels' QB competition led by Billy Edwards, building a younger roster through high school recruiting, player development, and preparing UNC for the 2026 season.