UNC's Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'a disregard for Carolina’s values'

Key Points:

• University of North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, son of head coach Bill Belichick, is resigning effective October 27 following an internal investigation that found isolated actions violating the university’s values and standards of conduct within the football program.
• The investigation, which is now complete, was prompted by reports questioning whether Steve Belichick used or provided drugs to players; however, the university stated these issues were isolated and not systemic.
• The resignation follows the earlier departure of General Manager Michael Lombardi, who left amid the probe but denied wrongdoing and called the investigation a “witch hunt.”
• Freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with a gun-related offense during a traffic stop; fellow receiver C.J. Sadler is also facing disciplinary action following traffic violations.
• UNC emphasized that corrective actions are underway to strengthen the football program’s culture, with oversight by Carolina Athletics and the Office of University Counsel, and the university remains open to further action if new credible information emerges.