The North Carolina box office has sold out all football tickets for Bill Belichick's first season, the earliest full sellout in the program's history. Belichick, former head coach of the New England Patriots, will make his debut on September 1 against TCU. He is being paid $10 million, reflecting a strong commitment to football at a university traditionally focused on basketball. With 70 new players on the roster, including 40 from the NCAA transfer portal, Belichick aims to revitalize UNC football, following the dismissal of coach Mack Brown last season.
The school announced Wednesday that all season and single-game football tickets are sold out at Kenan Stadium, the earliest point ever for the program to be sold out.
Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots, will debut Sept. 1, a Monday night Labor Day game against TCU.
UNC is paying Belichick $10 million, a football-forward move that illustrates a premium on the sport at a school that's more known for basketball.
Belichick and his staff have brought in 70 new players -- 40 from the NCAA transfer portal and 30 traditional recruits.
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