UNC Coach Belichick Declines to Comment on Relationship Rumors

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick declined to discuss rumors about his personal relationship with Jordon Hudson when asked by reporters on Monday.

"Do you work for a tabloid now?" he said, adding that he would keep his personal comments and relationships private.

The speculation, which began in early 2025 after reports that Belichick asked Hudson to be copied on email correspondence from the school, has drawn media attention. In March, a CBS Mornings interview was halted when the coach avoided questions about the matter.

Podcast host and journalist Pablo Torre reported claims that Hudson had been barred from the football facilities, a statement the university denied.

Belichick's tenure at UNC has produced an 8-12 record over parts of two seasons, and the team currently sits at 4-4 after a 38-35 loss to top-ranked Miami, extending a two-game losing streak.