Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels did not have the 2025 college football season that they had hoped for. UNC finished the season 4-8, including going 2-6 in conference play. This tied the Tar Heels with the Florida State Seminoles and the Virginia Tech Hokies for 13th in the ACC.
Belichick and his Tar Heels suffered at the hands of their biggest rivals last year. North Carolina ended the season on a three-game losing streak against such foes, with the first being a 28-12 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Nov. 15th. UNC followed up this performance with a 32-25 loss to the Duke Blue Devils on Nov. 22nd. The Tar Heels' season ended with a bitter taste as they lost their final regular-season game 42-19 to the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Nov. 29th.
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With his hands full attempting to rebuild the North Carolina football program, it appears coach Belichick is faced with another dilemma during the college football offseason. On Sunday, Mike Florio of NBC Sports reported that the legendary head coach is being taken to court.
A painter named Andrew Jackson allegedly filed a lawsuit for injuries he suffered while painting the house of coach Belichick in July 2024. The plaintiff alleges that Belichick's home in Nantucket was not properly covered with plastic sheeting and coverings, creating a "dangerous and unsafe" work environment. The plaintiff alleges that he fell at the worksite, suffering major injuries that caused him to miss work and rack up medical debt.
Jackson alleges that he incurred $61,000 in hospital expenses, $4,600 in doctor's visits and $2,000 in physical therapy. He alleges he has lost $167,828.25 in wages, along with projecting he will lose $50,000 more, putting the total financial speculation at $285,436.39. If Jackson is able to prove Belichick is responsible, he could be eligible for further financial compensation.
"A painter has sued Bill Belichick for an injury allegedly suffered while working at his home," ProFootballTalk wrote on X. "The plaintiff claims more than $285,000 in medical bills and other financial losses."
North Carolina will open its 2026 college football season against the TCU Horned Frogs on August 29th.
