It is universally acknowledged that the North Carolina Tar Heels failed to meet expectations in Bill Belichick's first season in Chapel Hill, compiling a 4-8 record and finishing 13th in the ACC. With a full year under his belt and an entire offseason to construct a roster reflective of his values and priorities, Belichick, in addition to general manager Michael Lombardi, has done a better job than this time last summer. Despite roster improvements, the Tar Heels are still viewed as one of the worst teams in the conference. Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman talks to North Carolina Tar Heels general manger Michael Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Earlier this week, ESPN ranked every team in the Power 4 conferences, splitting each program by conference. Based on what is known, North Carolina was ranked 15th in the ACC.…