USA Today gave out letter grades for each of the first year college football coaches at the FBS level, and Bill Belichick’s marks were less than favorable.

The six-time Super Bowl championship coach earned a “D” for his first season as head coach at North Carolina.

The Tar Heels, who finished 4-8 overall and 2-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, are not eligible for postseason bowls. It was a step back for the Tar Heels, who brought in Belichick to replace Mack Brown during the offseason.

UNC went 6-7 during the 2024 season, which ended with a loss to UConn in the Fenway Bowl. Belichick, who signed a five-year $50 million deal with UNC, has overseen a backsliding program to date.

“Belichick inherited a program fresh off six bowl appearances in a row but showed an inept grasp of pla

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