Fanfare Toned Down in Year 2 for UNC, Belichick at ACC Kickoff - Inside Carolina | College Football

The ACC Kickoff signifies the official start of the 2026 conference football season as Bill Belichick and members of his second team in Chapel Hill took to the stage on Friday afternoon in Charlotte.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a quick discussion of the day's happenings and how the Tar Heels have approached this offseason. This year saw the fanfare of the 2025 event muted as Belichick's arrival in year two appeared more comfortable for the coach and those in attendance.

Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com

Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.”

We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show:

–> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store.

**Call to Action:**

**Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!

**Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!

**Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.

This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.