Potential SEC Expansion Target Emerges as Next Wave of College Football Realignment Looms originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In what feels like a distant memory, the SEC is actually responsible for the onslaught of conference realignment moves that led college football to its current state.

There's plenty of intrigue and skepticism about whether Belichick's NFL success will translate to the college game

Tar Heels on SI beat writers Grant Chachere and Jeremiah Artacho discuss the hot topics revolving around UNC athletics.

North Carolina finished 6-7 last season. On November 26, the university announced that it would be the final year for longtime head coach Mack Brown. The Tar Heels dropped their last three games, including a 27-14 loss to UConn in the Fenway Bowl.

North Carolina appears to be seeking an exit strategy from the Atlantic Coast Conference, according to a report by Inside Carolina. SEC expanding?

Expectations are understandably high for the Tar Heels—Belichick has so many Super Bowl rings he needs both hands to wear them. But it’s not just football fans who are holding North Carolina to a high standard this year.

UNC could be attractive to both the Big Ten and the SEC in the future. It's not because of football success ... or Bill Belichick.