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Bill Belichick Joins College Football Playoff as Analyst

1/17/2026

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Bill Belichick (NFL coach) will serve as a guest analyst for the College Football Playoff national championship game on January 16, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium.
This follows his first season as North Carolina Tar Heels coach, finishing 4-8.
Belichick fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer.
Belichick added former Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.
Ex-ESPN personality Pablo Torre faces a defamation suit from Jordon Husdon.

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Bill Belichick (NFL coach) will serve as a guest analyst for the College Football Playoff national championship game on January 16, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium.
This follows his first season as North Carolina Tar Heels coach, finishing 4-8.
Belichick fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer.
Belichick added former Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.
Ex-ESPN personality Pablo Torre faces a defamation suit from Jordon Husdon.