North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will not return next season, with the school announcing the departure of both assistants after a 4-8 season in Bill Belichick's college coaching debut.

Belichick led a disastrous first season with the Tar Heels, going 4-8 and missing out on a bowl as rumors swirled about the 73-year-old’s future with the program and a toxic locker room environment.

North Carolina fired two of Bill Belichick’s assistants after a 4-8 season, marking more turbulence in his first year leading the Tar Heels amid ongoing controversy.