Mike Lombardi resigns as UNC football GM amid investigation

Michael Lombardi is out at UNC. The Tar Heels football general manager resigned on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Lombardi had been on paid leave since late July amid an internal investigation into a complaint from a former front office employee.

‘Witch Hunt’ — Michael Lombardi’s Lawyer Confused by UNC’s ‘Multimillion-Dollar Investigation’ As Bill Belichick’s Confidant Remains On Leave

North Carolina opened Bill Belichick’s second season with a win in Dublin over TCU, but one of the biggest questions surrounding his program remains back in Chapel Hill. General manager Michael Lombardi has been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC investigates allegations that prompted the personnel action.

UNC opens Year 2 of Belichick era in national spotlight, with off-field issues once again

North Carolina kicks off the college football season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday. The Tar Heels are without general manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick.