UNC says Belichicks girlfriend welcome at football facilities after report she had been banned

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm

UNC Welcomes Bill Belichick's Girlfriend to Football Facilities Amid Report of Ban

The University of North Carolina (UNC) has clarified its stance on Jordon Hudson, the girlfriend of football coach Bill Belichick, stating she is welcome at the Tar Heels' football facilities. This announcement comes after a report suggesting Hudson had been banned from the facilities.

The statement from UNC's athletics department, released Friday, directly contradicts a report from the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast. The podcast, citing unnamed sources within UNC, claimed Hudson was no longer permitted on the field or in the football facilities. The podcast focused on the relationship between Hudson, 24, and Belichick, 73, who recently transitioned to college coaching at UNC after a successful career as head coach of the New England Patriots.

UNC's statement emphasized that Hudson, while not an employee, is welcome. It also noted that Hudson will continue to manage activities related to Belichick's personal brand outside of his coaching responsibilities. This follows a previous incident where Belichick defended Hudson after she interjected during a CBS interview about their relationship.

The controversy surrounding Hudson's involvement has grown since Belichick's hiring. Public records revealed Belichick requested an athletic official to include Hudson on emails early in his transition. The podcast's report and UNC's subsequent response highlight the ongoing scrutiny of the couple's relationship and Hudson's role within the UNC football program. Pablo Torre, the podcast host, has stood by his reporting, despite UNC's statement.

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