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Belichick's contract is a reflection of the changing landscape in college football, where financial resources play an increasingly critical role in shaping programs’ trajectories. As schools explore ways to invest more heavily in their coaching staff, the mechanisms behind these negotiations will become even more important to understand. How successful will North Carolina be in leveraging this model, and how it will reshape the future of coaching contracts remains to be seen. For now, the implications of financial commitments in football extend far beyond a head coach’s office—transforming the college football arena into a competitive playing field for money, talent, and long-term success.