 Withers led the Tar Heels to a 7–6 record in his only season, capped with a loss to Missouri in the Independence Bowl.After Withers was thanked for his good service, he was informed that his contract would not be extended beyond the 2011 season.Larry Fedora was hired from Southern Miss in late 2011 as the Tar Heels' 34th head football coach, replacing Withers.