Almost winning a game has Bill Belichick feeling himself.<\/p>\n
The embattled North Carolina coach fired back at a reporter who suggested the team has galvanized since Belichick confirmed his commitment to the program<\/a> earlier this month after reports surfaced he was discussing a buyout during his disastrous first season.<\/a><\/p>\n And Belichick even used one of President Donald Trump\u2019s favorite sayings to hammer home his point.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s never been anything but that. Whoever that story came from, it\u2019s already been taken down and everything else,\u201d a stone-faced Belichick said. \u201cIt\u2019s just total \u2014 as Trump would say \u2014fake news. It\u2019s just a novel. Look, our consistency has been here since the day that Michael Lombardi and I came in and started hiring people and came into the organization in December.<\/p>\n \u201cWe got in the same day and have been doing it every day, and that\u2019s the way it\u2019s gonna be. I\u2019m sure there\u2019s a lot of other people that want to get clicks and views and posts on \u2018myface\u2019 or whatever. It\u2019s just a bunch of garbage.\u201d<\/p>\n Bill Belichick shouts at an official after a pass interference call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. AP<\/p>\n Belichick can\u2019t deny, however, the disappointing results in his first year as a head college football coach.<\/p>\n The Tar Heels are 2-5 with their two wins coming against 1-7 Charlotte and Richmond, which plays on the FCS level.<\/p>\n “I’m sure there’s a lot of other people that want to get clicks and views and posts on my face\u2026 It’s just a bunch of garbage.”<\/p>\n Bill Belichick emphasizes his commitment to UNC \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/FcWAeeJL8Q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Belichick\u2019s relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson has also been closely scrutinized as the former cheerleader has been a constant presence on the sidelines after a headline-making offseason.<\/p>\n Belichick\u2019s time in Chapel Hill reached a low point in early October with reports swirling about a divided program in chaos during the team\u2019s bye week. Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham were forced to put out statements reaffirming a mutual dedication.<\/p>\n President Trump welcomes Bill Belichick to the White House in 2017 to celebrate a Patriots\u2019 Super Bowl victory. The Washington Post via Getty Im<\/p>\n Jordon Hudson on the field before North Carolina\u2019s game against Virginia. AP<\/p>\n Since then, North Carolina has lost two heartbreaking ACC games to Cal<\/a> and Virginia.<\/p>\n The Tar Heels lost in overtime on Saturday to the No. 16 Cavaliers when Belichick\u2019s decision to go for two<\/a> in overtime while trailing 17-16 backfired when Ben Hall was stopped inches short of the goalline.<\/p>\n Belichick will go for his first ACC win Friday night when North Carolina travels to Syracuse.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\n