Bill Belichick’s tenure as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels has begun with controversy, and much of that has been credited to the presence and influence of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
The majority of the public interest in Belichick’s college move has revolved around the controversy surrounding Hudson’s role in the program.
Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Reportedly Barred From Tar Heels Practice Facility Amid Growing Scrutiny
Reports surfaced on the internet that Hudson had been banned from UNC’s football facilities. The initial story broke via ESPN’s Pablo Torre, who stated on his podcast, “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” that “higher-ups” at UNC had decided to bar Hudson from the football building and field.
Sources tell @PabloTorre that Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is now banned from UNC’s football facility.
One Belichick family source adds: “There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill’s legacy, reputation — everything… pic.twitter.com/59xQQtqyc0
— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) May 9, 2025
Torre stated that reliable sources at UNC divulged that the athletic department had increasing concerns about Hudson’s presence and how her presence was drawing undue attention to the football team and Belichick’s legacy. According to Torre, even members of Belichick’s family were worried about the potential damage to his reputation.
“There is deep worry about how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but also Bill’s legacy and reputation—everything he has built and worked for over decades,” Torre said.
These concerns have also mushroomed into questions about how involved Hudson is with Belichick’s life and her influence within the Tar Heels athletics unit.
Belichick’s relationship became an even bigger center of attention after an interview with him on “CBS Sunday Morning,” upon which she intruded on a question about their relationship, saying, “We’re not discussing that,” generating more headlines.
Her presence in the interview and her visible involvement in the operation of Belichick’s public image and relationships with media, reportedly including advising the communications team at UNC, aroused a lot of concern and assumptions about her hidden influence.
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In response to Torre’s report going viral, UNC issued a denial statement regarding the allegations. The university clarified that while Hudson is not an employee of the school or its athletic department, she is still welcome at the football facilities. It was made clear that Hudson would continue to take care of Belichick’s brand outside his coaching requirements.
While in the midst of the controversy, Belichick has remained focused on preparation for the next season. The Tar Heels will open their season against TCU on September 1, and the fans are eager to watch how the legendary coach performs as head coach.
We do not know if Hudson’s presence will remain a talking point or fade into the background. But we know one thing: Belichick is not letting his guard down.
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