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UNC GM Lombardi on leave amid NIL investigation

7/29/2026

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  • North Carolina University placed general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave after a human-resources complaint by a front-office employee, ESPN reported.
  • The College Sports Commission announced an investigation into the Tar Heels for possible NIL and revenue-sharing violations, warning fines could reach 20 percent of the football budget.
  • Lombardi earns $1.5 million per year, the highest for a college-football general manager, while UNC’s NIL budget rose from $4 million to $20 million.