Belichick will also make $750,000 if UNC reaches the College Football Playoff, as well as other potential bonuses, including for academics.

UNC released Belichick’s contract details to the public following his official signing of the deal. The contract’s details come amid loads of speculation about what’s in it and what his buyout looks like in case there’s a return to the NFL in the future.

Belichick’s base salary is $1 million annually, paid monthly. On top of that, he’ll rake in a supplemental income of $9 million each year for promotional and media duties. These include appearances at events sponsored by UNC’s advertisers and donors, press conferences, and other special engagements.

Bill Belichick’s debut as UNC Tar Heels football coach will come against TCU on Labor Day, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, the ACC announced Thursday. The Tar Heels hired the 72-year-old Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as New England Patriots head coach, in December after firing Mack Brown.

UNC football has announced a kickoff time, date and TV designation for its 2025 season opener against TCU. Here's info on Bill Belichick's debut.

The bubbly Miss Maine runner-up had a date night with Miss Massachusetts at the UNC game without Bill Belichick. Hudson shared a little hint on her own goals.