CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WGHP) — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is parting ways with head coach Mack Brown. School officials reached the decision on Monday. Brown, 73, is UNC's all-time leader in wins and games coached. He first coached the program from 1988-1997 before he left for the University of Texas where he won a national championship. Brown came out of retirement in 2019 to lead the Tar Heels once again. His career record at UNC is 113-78-1. Brown will still coach UNC in their final game against NC State at home on Saturday. However, it is not known whehter or not he will coach the Tar Heels in their bowl game. Carolina is currently 6-5 this season. Athletic director Bubba Cunningham released the following statement: “Mack Brown has won more games than any football coach in UNC history, and we deeply appreciate all that he has done for Carolina Football and our University." “Over the last six seasons – his second campaign in Chapel Hill -- he has coached our team to six bowl berths, including an Orange Bowl, while mentoring 18 NFL draft picks. He and his wife Sally have done an outstanding job supporting the Carolina community, including raising funds for UNC Children’s Hospital while hosting other popular events such as the Ladies Day Clinic. Both also have been terrific in leading our program during some incredibly tough stretches, including the tragic passing of wide receiver Tylee Craft this season. “Coach Brown has led the Carolina Football program back into the national conversation as we improved the program’s facilities, significantly increased the size of the staff, invested in salaries and bolstered our nutrition and strength and conditioning programs. He also has been a dedicated fundraiser, strengthening the Football endowment while also supporting our other sports programs. “We thank Coach Brown for his dedication to Carolina, and wish him, Sally and their family all the best.” Bubba Cunningham Brown also released a statement: "While this was not the perfect time and way in which I imagined going out, no time will ever be the perfect time. I’ve spent 16 seasons at North Carolina and will always cherish the memories and relationships Sally and I have built while serving as head coach. We’ve had the chance to coach and mentor some great young men, and we’ll miss having the opportunity to do that in the future. Moving forward, my total focus is on helping these players and coaches prepare for Saturday’s game against N.C. State and give them the best chance to win. We want to send these seniors out right and I hope our fans will show up Saturday to do the same." Mack Brown Brown had three years remaining on his contract. The remaining paymens will be paid by athletic department and not through state funds.