Edwards Takes Over Tar Heels QB Role | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina Tar Heels have named Billy Edwards Jr. as their starting quarterback for 2026, a transfer from Wisconsin who missed most of 2025 with injury but brings the most experience on the roster. A standout in his first season at Maryland in 2024, Edwards threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 15 TDs, earned MVP honors in the Music City Bowl, and adds a capable running game. However, ACC quarterback rankings don’t paint a glowing picture — he’s ranked 16th out of 17, just above one other QB, while former Tar Heel Gio Lopez (now at Wake Forest) is ranked 14th. With his first game in Carolina Blue against TCU on August 29, Edwards has a big chance to prove he can lead this team — and hold onto the starting job all season. 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/fd66e29844ba86b3