Edwards Named Tar Heels' 2026 QB | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Belichick shocks the football world by naming Billy Edwards Jr. as UNC’s 2026 starting QB — a transfer from Wisconsin with big upside and past flashes of brilliance, despite a knee injury last season. He edges out Miles O’Neill in a tough battle, stepping into a program desperate for offensive revival after averaging just 19.3 points per game last year. With Bobby Petrino now calling plays, the Tar Heels aim to turn things around — starting on Irish soil against TCU. 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/0c090ba51a3516ea