There's no question that Mack Brown returning to Chapel Hill gave the UNC football program a needed boost, particularly after how Larry Fedora's tenure ended. Despite Brown leading North Carolina to bowl games in each year since he came back in 2019,

With another up-and-down season nearly complete at UNC, head coach Mack Brown is again answering questions about his future with the Tar Heels.

Mack Brown intends to return to North Carolina next year for his 36th season as an FBS head coach.Asked about his future at his weekly press conference Monday, the 73-year-old Brown said, "You never talk to your athletic director until the year's over.