It’s the start of a new chapter for Bill Belichick, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. The 72-year-old six-time Super Bowl-winning coach is taking the offer to become the new head coach at the University of North Carolina. .

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“I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill. I grew up around college football with my Dad and treasured those times. I have always wanted to coach in college and now I look forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill,” Belichick said in a statement.

Belichick coached the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2023, creating a dynasty alongside quarterback Tom Brady. Belichick currently sits at No. 2 on the NFL all-time coaching wins list with 333, behind Don Shula’s 347 victories.  

“We know that college athletics is changing, and those changes require new and innovative thinking,” Carolina director of athletics Bubba Cunningham said. “Bill Belichick is a football legend, and hiring him to lead our program represents a new approach that will ensure Carolina football can evolve, compete and win — today and in the future. At Carolina, we believe in providing championship opportunities and the best experience possible for our student-athletes, and Coach Belichick shares that commitment. We are excited to welcome him to Chapel Hill.” 

Belichick’s five-year deal with UNC is pending approval by the board of trustees, which is set to hold an emergency meeting Thursday, Dec. 12.