Bill Belichick’s first season in college football has turned into a disaster. The legendary former NFL coach took another loss today, his fifth of the year, as North Carolina fell short against Virginia in a 17-16 overtime thriller.
With only two wins so far, Belichick’s debut season with the Tar Heels is spiraling out of control. The matchup against the Cavaliers was another tough one for his struggling program. The defeat dropped them further down the ACC standings and raised more questions about whether Belichick’s system fits the college game.
Online, fans didn’t hold back. Social media quickly turned Belichick into the butt of countless jokes, with many poking fun at his struggles and the dramatic fall from his NFL glory days.
“Bill Belichick’s playbook at UNC,” Hater Report posted with a collage of Belichick enjoying life with his girlfriend on the beach.
Bill Belichick’s playbook at UNC 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/oldEHCxYOQ
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) October 25, 2025
“Extend Bill Belichick!!!!!” a fan wrote.
“73-year-old Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend when he gets home after UNC falls to 2-5 on the season,” a fan wrote.
“Bill Belichick:” FanaticsBook also trolled Belichick.
Bill Belichick: pic.twitter.com/lAcB1J2R5q
— The Home of FAIR PLAY™ (@FanaticsBook) October 25, 2025
“Barring an unforseen catastrophe or Pablo Torre marrying Jordon Hudson – Bill Belichick’s mighty UNC Tar Heels (+9.5) are going to cover for the 2nd week in a row. This time against a ranked team. And they may well win it,” a fan wrote.
“Bill Belichick loses a heartbreaker….” A fan posted.
“The UNC Tar Heels are, without a doubt, the funniest story in college football. Bill Belichick is, without a doubt, the funniest character in college football this year,” a fan wrote.
“Virginia defeats 6 time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick… in football. I definitely thought I would tweet this in my lifetime,” a fan wrote.
“I just needed Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson to take Ls,” a fan wrote.
“The bill belichick North Carolina experience,” a fan posted.
This season, every time Belichick has been in the news, his personal life has taken center stage. His relationship with Jordon Hudson has been one of the most discussed topics, and many believe it’s not allowing him to focus on his job.
Bill Belichick’s Personal Life Has Been Under the Spotlight
For years, Bill Belichick was considered one of football’s most disciplined and successful minds. His reputation for precision, control, and leadership built a legacy that seemed untouchable. But in his first year of coaching at the collegiate level, that legacy is being torn apart.
Much of it has little to do with his football performance. If not for his personal controversies, most fans might have been more patient as he adjusted to the college scene. However, the headlines around his relationship with girlfriend Jordon Hudson have overshadowed his work on the field.
Analysts like Blake Ruffino have criticized him for allowing the Tar Heels program to turn into a distraction-filled spectacle.
“He’s made this an outright circus in the sense of she’s on the sidelines, giving him kisses, long-form kisses before a football game,” Ruffino said on THE RUFFINO & JOE SHOW.
Others, including Jason Whitlock, have echoed similar views, suggesting that Belichick’s off-field choices are doing more harm to his image than the losses themselves.
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