The University of North Carolina denies an ESPN report that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was banned from the football field and football facilities.
In the statement, obtained by PEOPLE, UNC said there have been “false reports about Jordon Hudson’s role.”
“While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities.”
UNC also stated that Hudson will continue to function as a publicist for Belichick, 73. “Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick’s personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University.”
In his original report during his podcast, ESPN’s Pablo Torre stated: “Two sources at the University of North Carolina tell me that … [Jordon] is no longer allowed in the football building. She is not allowed on the football field.”
Sources tell @PabloTorre that Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is now banned from UNC's football facility.
One Belichick family source adds: "There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill's legacy, reputation — everything… pic.twitter.com/59xQQtqyc0
— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) May 9, 2025
Following UNC’s statement on Friday, Pablo doubled down, saying: “The University of North Carolina can choose to describe or change its position on Jordon Hudson’s involvement however it wishes… We requested comment and filed dozens of FOIA requests that were not satisfied. And we stand by the specific reporting in our episode, which came from the highest levels of the football program.”
The news comes after Hudson was seen patrolling the sideline during football practice. Belichick also ordered the university to CC Hudson on all of his emails.
Belichick was fired last year by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft after 24 seasons and 6 Super Bowl rings. Sources cited his unusual relationship with Hudson as the reason for his termination.
In December, Bill signed a 5-year contract worth $50 million to become the head coach of the Tar Heels football team. The deal includes a $10 million salary.
Belichick is considered one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. He coached the New England Patriots to 6 Super Bowl wins, and he won 2 Super Bowl rings as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.
But UNC fans are concerned about his relationship with Hudson who is not a university employee.
There is concern that Belichick will lose his head coaching job at UNC after a recent incident involving Hudson.
The calls for his termination reached a fever pitch when Hudson told Belichick not to answer a question about how they met during a recent interview on CBS’s “Sunday Morning.”
He defended Hudson after the disastrous interview went viral. She recently leaked screenshots of an email written by Belichick showing his contempt for the mainstream media.
