While Bill Belichick becoming the head coach of North Carolina’s football team is shocking enough, something even more shocking might come amidst. According to

It has been reported that North Carolina is believed to be seeking a departure from the ACC, the conference they have long called home, with eyes on calling the SEC their new conference.

As talking season comes to a close, the conference realignment winds started to blow once again. Rumors are swirling about North Carolina’s future in the ACC – and one insider said there’s speculation about a “handshake agreement” with the SEC.

UNC could be among the schools at the forefront of realignment, with the SEC being the likely target destination, if the Tar Heels ultimately decide to part ways with the ACC

Collins has also crossed paths with South Carolina defensive coordinator Clayton White, who worked as Western Carolina’s defensive backs coach in 2004 and 2005 while Collins was the DC. The addition of Collins continues a now years-long trend of Beamer finding a big-name head coach out of a job and finding a place for them at South Carolina.

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The ACC communications staff received more credential applications this year than ever before. Belichick is almost certainly the reason for that. On campus, UNC also announced the earliest sellout for season and single-game tickets in school history this week despite raising prices 25%.

UNC is a flagship ACC institution, but in the world of conference realignment, the SEC could soon become UNC's new home.