Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson breakup report catches UNC staffers off guard

Kevin Skiver and John Brice, USA TODAYSat, October 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM UTC

The status of Bill Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson came under the microscope Friday, Oct. 30. But if the North Carolina football coach and his girlfriend are on the outs, two people inside the UNC football office told USA TODAY Sports they were not aware of it.

The two people, including one high-ranking staff member, spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

A report from TMZ on Oct. 30 indicates Belichick, 74, and Hudson, 25, broke up over a year ago despite making multiple appearances since the reported split.

Per TMZ, people close to Hudson say Belichick and Hudson are "committed to their business partnerships and remain close friends."

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Hudson has been noticeably absent from the Tar Heels news cycle this season, despite dominating last year, and Belichick himself has been a bit more low-profile during his second season in Chapel Hill.

Even so, Hudson hasn't been completely removed from the program. She has appeared on the sidelines of games this year, including against Notre Dame and East Tennessee State, and attended a high school game with Belichick in late September.

Hudson last posted a photo of Belichick on Instagram with them holding hands at Churchill Downs on May 2.

A source told TMZ that Hudson "has started seeing other people."

It's been a season of upheaval in Chapel Hill as UNC general manager and longtime Belichick confidant Michael Lombardi resigned amid an internal investigation in September and Belichick's son, Steve, announced his resignation as defensive coordinator two weeks later, while on medical leave.

The Tar Heels are 4-3 in Belichick's second season in charge, following an unimpressive 4-8 debut season.

How did Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson meet?

Belichick and Hudson first met in 2021 on a flight, although that question is apparently a bit of a touchy one. During an interview last year, Hudson jumped in when Belichick was asked how the pair met, brusquely saying "not talking about this" before moving on.

How long did Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson date?

The two went public in 2024, though it's thought they were together in 2022 or 2023.

Jordon Hudson UNC sideline appearances

Perhaps one of the most baffling things about this report is that, despite being more muted, Hudson is still very much around the program. She was on the sidelines for Oct. 3's loss to Notre Dame, and she was there for UNC's home opener against East Tennessee State.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson breakup report catches UNC staffers off guard

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