The North Carolina Tar Heels are rolling out the red carpet for Monday night's coaching debut for Bill Belichick. A star-studded list of guests will be in Chapel Hill, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. From the basketball GOAT to country music superstars, it's clear to see the hype is real.
Ever since Belichick became head coach of the Tar Heels football team, anyone and everyone wants to be around the program. There were a few offseason guests on campus like Lil Wayne, but nothing like what's coming for the season opener.
Here are some of the celebrities in the house for TCU vs. UNC.
NBA legend and NASCAR owner Michael Jordan
Country music superstar Eric Church
USA Soccer superstar Mia Hamm
NFL legend Lawrence Taylor
Pro Football Hall of Famer Julius Peppers
Country music star Chase Rice
MLB pitcher Blake Snell
Six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick makes his North Carolina debut when the Tar Heels take on the TCU Horned Frogs in college football's final game of Week 1 on Monday night. Belichick had a 302-165 coaching record in the NFL, including a 266-121 mark with the New England Patriots.
The Horned Frogs (9-4 in 2024), who tied for fifth in the Big 12 at 6-3, were 4-2 on the road last season. The Tar Heels (6-7 in 2024), who tied for 10th in the ACC, were 3-4 on their home field.
North Carolina welcomes TCU to Kenan Stadium on Monday night (8 p.m. ET on ESPN). This is the first meeting between the schools since 1997. The Horned Frogs are 3.5-point favorites in the latest odds.
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