North Carolina fires football coach Mack Brown a week after his return announcement

9news.com December 2, 2024, 01:02 PM UTC

North Carolina has fired football coach Mack Brown, just a week after he announced his return for another season. Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham informed Brown of the decision on Monday. Brown, who previously coached UNC from 1988 to 1997, returned in 2018. He has the most wins in UNC football history, leading the team to six bowl games in his second stint. Brown is expected to coach the team in its final game against NC State. A decision on his participation in a potential bowl game has not been made.


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