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The head football coach’s tenure has been rife with controversy and investigations, from Jordon Hudson’s reported involvement, an assistant coach’s suspension for violating NCAA rules last year regarding “improper benefits” and Lombardi’s scrutinized 2025 trip to Saudi Arabia. “I want to thank Chancellor Roberts and Bill Belichick for the opportunity to serve as the GM of UNC Football,” Lombardi said in a statement released through his attorney, Tom Mars. “I have decided it’s best for me to resign my position as GM to allow the team to focus on the ’26 season.” The university placed Lombardi on administrative leave on July 27, days before UNC began fall camp. Steve Belichick has been on medical leave for an undisclosed reason since early August.
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