Cunningham will remain involved with UNC athletics through at least 2029 as he prepares to hand over leadership ...

Tar Heels athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who is in his 14th year in the position, will step down in the summer of 2026. He will be relegated to a role as senior advisor to Chancellor Lee Roberts.

July 1 was a landmark day in college sports. It was more than the day North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham announced 2025-2026 would be his last year serving in that capacity.

Photo by Samantha Lewis / The Daily Tar Heel UNC Athletic Director, Bubba Cunningham smiles during the UNC Senior Day Celebration on Nov. 30, 2024 in Kenan Stadium.

UNC is a flagship ACC institution, but in the world of conference realignment, the SEC could soon become UNC's new home.

UNC announces new hire, plans for Bubba Cunningham Zack Pearson, Tar Heels Wire July 1, 2025, 7:35 AM PDT · 1 min read ...

The world of UNC football is going to change this September. Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, Chancellor Lee Roberts, and the Board of Trustees decided to hire eight-time Super Bowl champion ...

During Cunningham’s time as athletic director, eight North Carolina teams have combined for 24 of UNC’s 63 all-time national championships. Twenty-two Tar Heels have taken home individual ...