Billy Edwards Jr. Takes Over at UNC | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Billy Edwards Jr., the gritty QB who bounced between Wisconsin and Maryland, is set to take the reins at UNC in 2026—stepping in for Gio Lopez, now at Wake Forest. A three-star transfer with 28 college games under his belt, Edwards flashed potential in 2024 with Maryland, throwing 15 TDs and 5 rushing scores (though nine INTs) as the Terrapins went 4-8. His 2023 season was derailed by a knee injury, limiting him to just two games. But don’t overlook his standout showing against Indiana in 2024—3 TDs, 0 INTs, 63% completion rate—against a top-tier defense that finished 11-2 and ranked sixth in points allowed. The Tar Heels are betting big on Edwards to be their guy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ba1d83c17e6633f