UNC football and coach Bill Belichick will have a new offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator in the 2026 season, the program announced on Friday, Dec. 12.

Freddie Kitchens, who served as the offensive coordinator for the Tar Heels in Belichick’s debut year, and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will not return. The announcement comes a year after Belichick's introductory press conference as the leader of UNC's football program.

“We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their commitment and many contributions to our program and student-athletes,” Belichick said in a school-issued statement.

“We wish them both nothing but the best in their future endeavors.”

UNC’s offense ranked among the worst in the country in 2025. Among 136 FBS teams, the Tar Heels

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