North Carolina football is entering fall camp with attention focused on an off-field investigation involving general manager Michael Lombardi, rather than solely on the team’s preparations under head coach Bill Belichick. Belichick reportedly avoided giving specific answers about the matter, leaving uncertainty over the issue and its possible effect on the programme.

The supplied article text does not explain the allegations, the scope of the university’s probe, or any potential findings. It says the scrutiny comes before North Carolina’s first game under Belichick and as he prepares for his second season after moving from the NFL to college football.