Michael Lombardi placed on leave at UNC

UNC placed Michael Lombardi, the football program's general manager, on paid administrative leave effective immediately.

The decision followed a human resources complaint filed against Lombardi by a former employee in the UNC football front office.

UNC has launched an investigation into the matter and did not disclose a specific reason for the leave.

UNC football is also under investigation by the College Sports Commission for compliance with NCAA regulations and NIL rules.

Lombardi joined UNC after Bill Belichick accepted the head coaching position in December 2024, reuniting a professional relationship dating back to 1991.