Head coach Bill Belichick is looking to win his first bowl game as a college football head coach, entering his second year with the North Carolina Tar Heels. If North Carolina finishes with an above-average offense, it could be because of players who could earn All-ACC status in December. Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. A great season allows UNC Football to play the type of football it wants while giving its projected starting running back the honors he deserves as an All-ACC rusher. Dec 27, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels white helmet during pregame warm ups against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium.