Bill Belichick, previously absent from the 2026 coaching carousel discussions, will serve as a guest analyst for the ACC Network’s national championship game between Indiana and Miami. Following a disappointing 4-8 season as North Carolina’s head coach, Belichick has not been linked to any of the eight NFL vacancies, raising questions about his future in football. Despite his desire to chase Don Shula’s all-time wins record, he has only received one interview in the last three hiring cycles. As he transitions back to media work, his performance in his second year at North Carolina will determine if he continues coaching.



