Edwards Jr. Leads Tar Heels to Season Opener Win | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina’s football team kicked off 2026 with a gritty 15-10 win over TCU, setting the tone for the season despite an unpolished performance. Freshman QB Billy Edwards Jr. made his debut under center, showing promise with six-of-ten passing for 122 yards and leading three scoring drives in the first quarter. While room for growth remains, Edwards Jr. praised his coaches and embraced the mindset of treating games like practice. With a chance to fine-tune their game against East Tennessee State next, the Tar Heels are focused on building momentum before conference play. 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/801ecda1554c9482