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

The Tar Heels hit the road in Dublin for their 2026 opener against TCU, bringing fresh faces and a new QB battle to life — with Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. earning the starting nod over Miles ONeill and Travis Burgess, despite ONeill’s strong arm. Head coach Bill Belichick, fresh off a disappointing 4-8 season, is under pressure to turn things around, and while Edwards’ experience gives him an edge, ONeill still holds a shot if Edwards falters — all eyes on whether UNC can finally find offensive stability and bowl eligibility this year. 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/abb5565243d40655