Michael Lombardi leaves North Carolina football GM role, university's internal probe continues
Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football's highest-paid college GM amid an ongoing internal investigation, weeks into Bill Belichick's second season.
TL;DR
- Michael Lombardi resigned from his position as General Manager of the UNC football program.
- He had been on paid administrative leave since late July amid an internal investigation.
- The university confirmed the internal investigation will proceed.
- Lombardi joined UNC in 2025 and was one of Bill Belichick's trusted advisors.
- He was the highest-paid college football operations executive, earning $1.5 million annually.
- Bill Belichick's second season at UNC has begun, with the team having a 4-8 record in his debut season.