UNC Denies Jordan Hudson Ban

Belichick and Hudson

Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick, was reported by Pablo Torre on his podcast Friday to have been banned from UNC’s football facilities, citing two athletic department sources. 

However, UNC quickly denied the claim, stating Hudson is welcome at the facilities and manages Belichick’s personal brand outside his UNC role, despite not being an employee. 

By denying the ban, UNC appears to be managing the public relations fallout while affirming Hudson’s limited but ongoing role in Belichick’s non-UNC activities. The university has hired a dedicated PR person for Belichick due to his high profile, indicating efforts to control the narrative.

Torre’s Claims: Torre’s insistence on his sources’ credibility and UNC’s alleged non-compliance with FOIA requests suggest tension between the university and media probing Hudson’s influence. Some within the athletic department possibly viewing Hudson as a liability, even if no formal ban exist.

The controversy follows Hudson’s involvement in Belichick’s PR, including a CBS interview incident and derailing a Hard Knocks series. Torre stood by his reporting. 

The situation, fueled by the couple’s 48-year age gap and Hudson’s influence, continues to spark debate, with Belichick’s family and media questioning her impact on his legacy. Public reactions on X vary, but UNC aims to refocus on football ahead of the September 2025 season.