College football fans had a field day on Monday night when TCU’s Bud Clark didn’t just celebrate his team’s win—he took a playful jab at UNC head coach Bill Belichick.
The eight-time Super Bowl-winning NFL coach endured a rough introduction to college football, and Clark made sure the moment didn’t pass without a little extra sting.
A Humbling Night for the Tar Heels
Belichick’s Tar Heels suffered a 48-14 loss at the hands of the Horned Frogs, a defeat that left the UNC faithful reeling.
Clark, a standout safety for TCU, didn’t hold back in the locker room celebration, taking aim at Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
In a live-streamed clip from inside the visitors’ locker room at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, Clark teased, “Belichick gotta call for his girlfriend… he sad,” repeating the line to the laughter of his teammates.
Clark’s Heroics on the Field
The trolling wasn’t just talk. Clark returned an interception from UNC quarterback Gio Lopez for a touchdown in the first half, marking his 12th career pick-six.
Lopez, selected by Belichick to start the game, had no answer for TCU’s defense.
Meanwhile, Hudson was spotted consoling her 73-year-old boyfriend from a VIP suite, alongside sports legends like Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor, as the Tar Heels struggled.
Fans Turn Their Attention to Hudson
The crowd didn’t let Hudson escape notice. Memorable fan signs circulated online before kickoff, including a creative white flag reading “Air Jordon”, featuring a silhouette inspired by Belichick’s beach yoga photo with Hudson.
The post went viral on social media, with Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy dubbing it “Top 1 sign of all time?”
Other tributes included a custom No. 23 football jersey reading “Jordon” and a T-shirt referencing a famously awkward CBS interview where Hudson shut down questions about their relationship.
College Football Media Chimes In
Sports reporters had fun weighing in. Brett McMurphy joked about the historical trend of college coaches with significantly younger girlfriends struggling in their first games.
National conversation also revisited the summer’s CBS interview, where Hudson’s responses and the couple’s age difference sparked debate.
Even friends and former colleagues had strong opinions.
NBA legend Charles Barkley hinted at staging an intervention, while Ted Johnson, who played under Belichick in New England, questioned the coach’s decision-making and its impact on UNC.
Balancing Love and Leadership
Despite the scrutiny, a source close to the couple told Daily Mail that Belichick and Hudson are focusing on the season ahead.
They’re enjoying time together before the grind of college football takes over, with Belichick determined to make his tenure at UNC a success.
The source added, “Bill is not worried one bit about his relationship with Jordon as the season comes into play.
They have each other’s back, and she will be there for him whether things go well or off the rails.
He considers her a rock and a constant in his life.”
Looking Ahead
As UNC fans digest the humbling debut and social media continues to have fun at Belichick’s expense, it’s clear that the season will be a delicate balancing act for the NFL legend turned college coach.
Both on the field and off it, the spotlight remains firmly on Belichick and Hudson as they navigate this new chapter at UNC.