Michael Lombardi leaves North Carolina football GM role, university's internal probe continues

Michael Lombardi has resigned as the General Manager for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s football program. His resignation comes more than a month after he was placed on paid administrative leave due to an internal investigation. The university confirmed that the investigation will continue despite Lombardi’s departure.

• Michael Lombardi resigned from his position as General Manager of the UNC football program.
• He had been on paid administrative leave since late July amid an internal investigation.
• The university confirmed the internal investigation will proceed.
• Lombardi joined UNC in 2025 and was one of Bill Belichick’s trusted advisors.
• He was the highest-paid college football operations executive, earning $1.5 million annually.
• Bill Belichick’s second season at UNC has begun, with the team having a 4-8 record in his debut season.