Brown’s first stint as head coach of the Tar Heels came from 1988-97. He led Carolina to a record of 69-46-1 (.599), which included three 10-win seasons, six consecutive bowl games, a Top Five finish, a Top 10 finish, and two Top 20 finishes.

Brown as recently as Monday said he planned to return next season, but Bubba Cunningham, the UNC athletic director, informed Brown later Monday that “he will not return as head coach.”