Petrino Breaks Down QB Battle | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Bobby Petrino’s got big plans for North Carolina’s offense, with a laser focus on dominating the run game—essential for scoring, clock control, and possession. He’s pleased with his balanced backfield, where no RB stands out as a clear weakness. On the QB front, Edwards Jr. brings experience and is finally healthy; O’Neill offers size and arm strength but needs smarter decisions; Newkirk learns fast and grasps the system, though accuracy remains a work in progress; and Burgess wowed Petrino with his athleticism, quick release, and command of the huddle. 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/b161e674b2dda128