UNC could be among the schools at the forefront of realignment, with the SEC being the likely target destination, if the Tar Heels ultimately decide to part ways with the ACC

Everywhere Bill Belichick went on Thursday, a cascade of cameras and iPhones followed, eventually leading into a jam-packed ballroom for his first big ACC Kickoff press conference.

The University of North Carolina is among a group of schools interested in seeking a potential departure from the ACC when the next round of realignment takes place, and it even could be considered at the front of that pack,

Roster turnover, adding playmakers on defense and the starting quarterback situation headlined 2025 ACC Kickoff for UNC football.

It has been reported that North Carolina is believed to be seeking a departure from the ACC, the conference they have long called home, with eyes on calling the SEC their new conference.

Swinney and Belichick will face off in a highly anticipated ACC game on Saturday Oct. 4, when Clemson plays at UNC in Chapel Hill. The matchup could be a candidate for ESPN’s “College GameDay” program, depending on both teams’ record.

Bill Belichick is already facing high expectations for his first year as UNC head coach, and one of his counterparts made a bold prediction.