UNC Football Win Total & Betting Odds Amid Jordan Hudson Ban Controversy

• How will the Jordan Hudson controversy affect UNC’s 2025 season outlook?
• North Carolina’s win total odds remain steady despite off-field drama
• Read below for the latest on UNC’s betting lines following the Jordon Hudson ban situation

The Bill Belichick era at UNC continues to make waves for reasons beyond the gridiron. Just four months before kickoff, a new controversy has emerged around Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson, creating yet another potential distraction for the first-year college coach.

But despite the off-field drama, oddsmakers are holding firm on their projections for the Tar Heels’ 2025 campaign.

Let’s take a look at the current UNC betting lines and how this latest development could impact UNC’s season.

North Carolina’s Current Win Total Odds

Odds current as of May 9, 2025 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Check out the top sports betting apps for early CFB win totals.

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UNC’s win total is still set at 7.5 games on DraftKings, with the over slightly favored at -120 compared to even money (+100) for the under. These odds haven’t moved much despite the recent controversy, suggesting bookies aren’t significantly adjusting their expectations based on the Hudson situation.

The current line represents a modest bump from last year’s six-win performance under Mack Brown. Interestingly, the odds have shifted a bit since earlier projections when some books had the over at -106 and the under at -114.

The Jordon Hudson Controversy

Pablo Torre reported on his podcast Friday that Jordon Hudson, who’s Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend, got banned from UNC’s football facilities. Torre mentioned that some “higher-ups” in the athletic department decided last week that Hudson wouldn’t be allowed in the football building or on the practice field anymore.

But the university quickly issued a statement contradicting Torre’s report, saying: “While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities”. The statement added that Hudson would “continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick’s personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football”.

Torre cited a Belichick family source expressing “deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill’s legacy, reputation – everything he has built and worked for over decades”.

Potential Impact on UNC’s Season

Removing a major distraction – if Hudson’s reported ban is accurate despite UNC’s denial – could potentially benefit the Tar Heels as they gear up for the 2025 season. The controversy stems from Hudson’s role in a controversial CBS Sunday Morning interview last month, which created unwanted attention for the program.

With Belichick already facing the considerable challenge of transitioning to college football at age 73, eliminating off-field distractions could allow him to focus entirely on implementing his system and developing his roster. The legendary coach went just 4-13 in his final NFL season, so a successful college transition isn’t guaranteed.

UNC opens its 2025 season at home on September 1 against TCU, following a 6-7 campaign in 2024 that ended with a loss to UConn in the Fenway Bowl. Belichick has been actively reshaping the roster through the transfer portal, including bringing in QB Gio Lopez from South Alabama, who accounted for 25 total TDs last season.

ACC Championship Outlook

The Tar Heels are sitting at odds of +2000 to +2500 to win the ACC, making them the sixth favorite in the conference, just behind Clemson, Miami, SMU, Louisville, and Georgia Tech. That means there’s about a 4-5% chance they’ll snag the conference title.

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While they’re not among the top contenders, a more focused Belichick, free from the distractions, could help the Tar Heels exceed expectations. The expanded ACC presents both challenges and opportunities for the first-year college coach.

For now, oddsmakers appear to be taking a wait-and-see approach with the Heels’ prospects, maintaining their projected win total at 7.5 games despite the swirling controversy. With the season coming up, bettors have to figure out if Belichick’s coaching smarts can outshine the ongoing off-field drama in Chapel Hill.

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