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North Carolina defeated East Tennessee State 35-3 in a home opener, highlighted by a dominant defensive performance and a 99-yard touchdown drive. While quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. showed improved decision-making, the offense displayed inconsistency, raising concerns ahead of a trip to Clemson.
North Carolina has selected Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener against TCU. Edwards won a four-way competition, edging out Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill and true freshman Travis Burgess. The decision comes as head coach Bill Belichick seeks to stabilize the offense after a 4-8 season, with Edwards bringing the most collegiate experience to the group despite a recent knee injury.
North Carolina has selected veteran transfer Billy Edwards Jr. as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, resolving a months-long competition ahead of the team's Week 0 matchup against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Edwards, a sixth-year senior from Wisconsin, edged out Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill and four-star freshman Travis Burgess. The decision comes as head coach Bill Belichick enters his second year in Chapel Hill, aiming to improve on a 4-8 record from 2025. Edwards brings significant experience, having started 16 career games, though his recent career has been marred by a severe knee injury. Belichick emphasized Edwards' ability to limit mistakes, a trait he associates with his former NFL protégé Tom Brady. The Tar Heels kick off their season on August 29 at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
Wisconsin's starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. will miss the game against Michigan due to a knee injury, leading the team to start graduate transfer Hunter Simmons at quarterback. The team is also missing starting center Jake Renfro, with Davis Heinzen stepping in. Wisconsin is dealing with multiple injuries this season, impacting their performance as they aim to recover from recent losses.