Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson have reportedly ended their relationship, quietly closing the book on a romance that drew constant attention across the sports world.
TMZ Sports reported that sources close to Hudson confirmed the North Carolina Tar Heels coach, 74, and his 25-year-old girlfriend are no longer together. The split reportedly happened late last year.
Even so, the two are said to be staying on good terms. According to the report, Belichick and Hudson remain close friends and plan to continue their business partnerships.
The breakup apparently unfolded out of view, because the pair continued showing up together in public this year. Hudson was on the sideline supporting Belichick during UNC’s home game against Syracuse just last week.
Her presence around the Tar Heels has been lighter this season than it was a year ago, though she has still been around for several games, including matchups with Notre Dame and East Tennessee State. She also accompanied Belichick to a high school football game in late September.
Belichick and Hudson first met on a flight in February 2021 and started dating in 2022. Their relationship became public in June 2024, and the 49-year age gap quickly made it one of the most talked-about pairings in sports.
The relationship also landed in the spotlight for a different reason in April 2025, when Hudson interrupted Belichick during a CBS Sunday Morning interview about how they met. Belichick later defended her, saying the interview had been edited to create a misleading impression.
Meanwhile, Belichick’s second season in Chapel Hill has brought its own turbulence. UNC general manager Michael Lombardi resigned in September amid an internal investigation, and Belichick’s son, Steve, later said he was leaving his role as defensive coordinator while on medical leave.
The Tar Heels are 4-3 in Belichick’s second season after going 4-8 in his debut year.
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