Before North Carolina played its first game under Bill Belichick, off-field headlines largely drowned out the football conversation. UNC officials confirmed earlier this week that general manager Michael Lombardi had been placed on leave pending an investigation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring a news conference, Belichick declined to directly address the situation. "He is fully cooperating with UNC and expects the investigation will be swift, thorough, and fair. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.