North Carolina football field returning to natural grass

Bill Belichick's recent North Carolina football QB commit will also play lacrosse
The most intriguing part of this 2025 North Carolina recruiting class is the fact that there are three QBs committed to the Tar Heels. The latest is Gary Merrill, and the other two are three-star Au'Tori Newkirk and four-star Bryce Baker, the highest-ranked player in the North Carolina class.
North Carolina, Bill Belichick Making Major Change to UNC Tar Heels Playing Surface
The North Carolina Tar Heels are making a significant change to their playing surface ahead of the 2025 season. In consultation with new head coach Bill Belichick, Chapel Hill's Kenan Stadium will return to a natural grass field in 2025,
North Carolina football field returning to natural grass after consulting with first-year coach Bill Belichick
North Carolina's Kenan Stadium will be converting its football field back to natural grass for coach Bill Belichick's first season with the program. The decision was made in conjunction with Belichick, according to a university press release .
Bill Belichick Makes Major Change At North Carolina
In a press release, North Carolina revealed that Belichick was a big factor in the decision to switch back to a grass field, stating, "The decision to convert back to grass was made in consultation with new [Belichick] — with the best experience for the program in mind."
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Bill Belichick adds another QB to initial North Carolina football recruiting class
New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick already had a quarterback committed in his 2025 recruiting class, but he added another one on Tuesday. Three-star QB Au'Tori Newkirk is the latest player to commit to the Tar Heels, and he gives this class a slight boost in the rankings.
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Bill Belichick and North Carolina have a signed contract for his hiring as football coach
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UNC making field change after consulting Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick has been busy on the recruiting trail, and he was also part of the decision for UNC to return to natural grass. “With our current turf reaching the end of its lifespan, the timing made sense to return Kenan Stadium to its natural grass roots,
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