Bill Belichick's first game coaching at UNC on Monday is up there with the most highly anticipated coaching debuts in football history.
There aren't even many situations remotely comparable to Belichick's new endeavors with the Tar Heels, as the 73-year-old makes his leap from NFL dominance to the NCAA. However, Belichick's introduction in Chapel Hill won't be the only thing worth keeping an eye on Monday night when TCU takes on North Carolina.
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Throughout the most recent offseason, Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, drew just as much attention as the coaching legend if not more. From rumors of Hudson's involvement with UNC's football program, to reporters digging into the 24-year-old's unique background, she's grown into part of Belichick's story with the Tar Heels for better or worse. Will Hudson be in Chapel Hill to support Belichick as he coaches in his first NCAA game?
The Sporting News is keeping tabs on whether or not Jordon Hudson is in attendance for TCU vs. UNC as Bill Belichick makes his college coaching debut Monday night. Here's the latest on Hudson.
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Is Jordan Hudson at Bill Belichick's first UNC game?
Hudson is attending Belichick's North Carolina debut, as she was spotted talking to Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss in the hours leading up to kickoff. Hudson was seen watching the game with Moss after the Tar Heels scored a touchdown on their opening drive.
This is already a spectacle. Jordon Hudson just chilling with Randy Moss @newftbj pic.twitter.com/YEyUf9WRnf
— Kevin J. Stone (@kstone06) September 1, 2025
Closer to kickoff, Hudson made an appearance on the sideline at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
She has made a pregame appearance pic.twitter.com/sxE9Ju3wms
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) September 1, 2025
Hudson appears to be wearing one of Belichick's Super Bowl rings as she watches Monday's game.
Jordon Hudson wearing Bill Belichicks SB ring is like when a kid wears their parents jewelry pic.twitter.com/6h74F3Vpj3
— Mike’s Takes (@mikee_takes) September 2, 2025
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Who is Jordon Hudson?
Hudson, 24, is Bill Belichick's girlfriend. She is an alum of Bridgewater State University, where she was a cheerleader. Hudson is from Hancock, Maine, and she and Belichick are believed to have first met on a flight to Florida in February 2021.
Hudson and Belichick are also believed to have began dating sometime in 2022, but they did not officially go public together until June 2024. In the time since then, Hudson has been in the news for everything from posing on red carpets alongside the longtime Patriots coach, to a viral CBS interview including Belichick and reports about her being banned from UNC facilities.
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UNC football schedule
Here's a look at UNC's upcoming schedule as the 2025 season kicks off.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Monday, Sept. 1 | vs. TCU | 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sept. 6 | at Charlotte | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sept. 13 | vs. Richmond | 3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sept. 20 | at UCF | TBD |
| Saturday, Oct. 4 | vs. Clemson | TBD |
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