With rumors and reports swirling that Bill Belichick's time at the University of North Carolina could be coming to an abrupt end, the head coach and the school released a joint statement saying they remain committed to each other.

Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina has run into problems both on and off the field. The Tar Heels are 2-3 but have lost in lopsided fashion in all three of their games against power-conference opponents.

The statements released Wednesday night by Bill Belichick and North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham aren't convincing many that all is well in Chapel Hill.

Despite rumors that Bill Belichick is exploring the possibility of leaving his job as UNC head coach, he reaffirmed his commitment to the program amid the team's 2-3 start to the season.

The Bill Belichick experiment in Chapel Hill is unraveling in public fashion, even as the University of North Carolina backed its struggling head coach. On Wednesday, October 8, The Guardian’s Ollie Connolly reported that Belichick,

Instead, there are mounting reports of program dysfunction that have led to greater interest in exactly what is going on under Belichick. Among those seeking answers is UNC's student body president, Adolfo Alvarez, who called for transparency from the school in the form of an "independent review" while speaking with The Athletic:

The avalanche of negative reports flowing from North Carolina's football program under Bill Belichick included news that assistant coach Armond Hawkins was suspended for allegedly providing extra benefits to players' families,

Bill Belichick and UNC are allegedly working on a buyout for Belichick’s contract. Colin Cowherd discusses what went wrong for Bill at UNC and if this is an inevitable outcome.

The Bill Belichick experiment at North Carolina looks like it might be heading toward an early conclusion. The Tar Heels are sitting at 2-3 heading into their Week 7 bye, and Saturday's 38-10 home loss to Clemson only added fuel to an already burning fire in Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina football program has made a statement on Bill Belichick amid the rumors of a buyout.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick broke his silence following the latest wave of drama to hit the college football program.