UNC Football Staffers Didn't Know About Belichick-Hudson Split

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s relationship may have ended quietly, but their split has rippled through the University of North Carolina football offices. According to USA Today, two staffers inside the UNC football office confirmed they were “not aware” that the 74-year-old coach and the 25-year-old cheerleader had called it quits ^[2]. The revelation suggests the breakup was kept so low-key that even close colleagues missed the update.

TMZ previously broke the news that the pair ended their relationship “late last year” ^[1]. Despite the silence, sources close to Hudson described the exes as “amicable” and “committed to their business partnerships,” noting they remain close friends. This closeness is visible on the field, where Hudson has appeared on the sidelines for several games this season and accompanied Belichick on scouting trips this fall ^[2].

The duo, who began dating in 2021 and went public in June 2024, often addressed criticism regarding their 49-year age difference. Hudson took to Instagram in February 2025 to defend their romance, stating, “Love is not to be judged,” and arguing that harassment based on who one loves is never acceptable ^[2]. Belichick, too, defended Hudson against claims she was exerting control over UNC’s football program. He told the Wall Street Journal that rumors of her involvement in university emails were a “flat-out lie,” insisting he handled personal appearances outside the university.

Neither Belichick nor Hudson has publicly addressed the end of their romance. While TMZ reported they split last year, Us Weekly notes that multiple outlets, including People, confirmed the quiet parting ^[2]. The nature of the split remains unconfirmed by the principals themselves, leaving fans and colleagues alike to piece together the timeline. What is clear is that their professional and personal ties remain intact, even if the romantic chapter has closed.