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USA Today has Bill Belichick and UMass coach tied for last in first-year coaching rankings

USA Today gave out letter grades for each of the first year college football coaches at the FBS level, and Bill Belichick’s marks were less than favorable.

The six-time Super Bowl championship coach earned a “D” for his first season as head coach at North Carolina.

The Tar Heels, who finished 4-8 overall and 2-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, are not eligible for postseason bowls. It was a step back for the Tar Heels, who brought in Belichick to replace Mack Brown during the offseason.

UNC went 6-7 during the 2024 season, which ended with a loss to UConn in the Fenway Bowl.