Tar Heels’ QB Battle and New Faces | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

The Tar Heels kick off their football season Saturday under new leadership, with Bill Belichick’s first-year tweaks and a roster reshaped by the transfer portal. QB Billy Edwards Jr., a spring/fall camp winner, gets the starting nod — but his ceiling may be lower than rival QB Miles ONeill’s untapped arm talent. Meanwhile, top recruit Nathan Leacock slides to fourth receiver behind transfers, needing big plays to prove himself for next year. On defense, edge rusher Joseph Mupoyi slots into a specialized pass-rushing role — not ideal, but crucial for improving the team’s pressure game. Can this revamped squad finally turn things around? 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/7f787bb9aa8e5d7f