Week 1 of the 2025 college football season comes to a close on Monday night as Bill Belichick makes his debut as North Carolina head coach against TCU.
The game is a monumental for the school, as arguably the greatest NFL coach of all time coaches his first game in college. Therefore, the Tar Heels have invited the school's most prestigious athletes to the game to celebrate the affair.
Belichick may try to keep his focus on football, but there is no doubting that his presence alone has created excitement in Chapel Hill for the 2025 season. Here's a look at all the big names who made the trip to watch North Carolina take on the Horned Frogs.
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Which celebrities are at UNC-TCU?
As North Carolina opens its season at home against TCU, there is much buzz about this Tar Heels team. Many fans are eager to see how the team looks under new head coach, Bill Belichick, including several celebrities and athletes.
Can confirm: Lawrence Taylor is in Chapel Hill pic.twitter.com/OETUBHWiex
— Rodd Baxley (@RoddBaxley) September 1, 2025
Quick Chase Rice footage before making my way to Kenan Stadium pic.twitter.com/noHZb7ekHa
— Rodd Baxley (@RoddBaxley) September 1, 2025
Randy Moss is feelin’ the love in Chapel Hill tonight 🩵 pic.twitter.com/xbFGLkSnwh
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) September 1, 2025
A MICHAEL JORDAN SIGHTING!!! pic.twitter.com/bDSwdV6UZo
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) September 1, 2025
The stars are out in Chapel Hill 🤩 pic.twitter.com/7iNXojpcty
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 2, 2025
While many celebrities are sure to make waves, no one is more beloved than Peter, Kirk Herbstreit's dog who is at the game while Herbstreit is on the call.
Honored to have Peter on-campus for a special tour! 🐕🐏@KirkHerbstreit x @ESPNCFB pic.twitter.com/7WdHB5Ha2S
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) September 1, 2025
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Celebrities expected to attend UNC-TCU
Bill Belichick's debut at North Carolina is expected to be a star-studded affair, with many celebrities expected to be in attendance including:
- Michael Jordan
- Mia Hamm
- Lawrence Taylor
- Julius Peppers
- Eric Church
- Chase Rice
- Blake Snell
- Randy Moss
- Tedy Bruschi
- Aaron Boone
- Jimbo Fisher
Many of those celebrities are North Carolina alums as Jordan, Hamm, Taylor and Peppers represent some of the schools best athletes in history. Taylor, specifically, has a prior relationship with Belichick dating back to when he was a coach with the Giants in the 1980s and 1990s.