New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks.

North Carolina and Bill Belichick have agreed to a five-year deal for the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach to become the Tar Heels’ next football coach.

Former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick says he has had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching job.