Sources: UNC fires OC after difficult 2025 season
ESPN • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
North Carolina has fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer following a challenging 4-8 season under head coach Bill Belichick, according to sources cited by ESPN. This marks the first significant coaching change for the team after Belichick's debut season.
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