North Carolina’s football program is undergoing a massive overhaul as it prepares for the 2025 season, with roughly 60 new players joining the roster and creating a cloud of uncertainty around the depth chart.
The biggest question mark centers on the offensive line, which finished 126th in the nation last year in scoring offense, plagued by penalties and a lack of physicality that limited the team’s overall production.
Coach Bill Belichick, now in his second year at UNC, has identified the line as the focal point of his rebuilding effort, pinpointing right guard Andrew Threatt and right tackle Jacqawn McRoy as the projected starters who will attempt to rewrite the unit’s narrative.
Quarterback Competition and Early‑Season Challenges
Freshman quarterback Travis Burgess is battling for the starting role, while left guard Aidan Banfield is expected to earn All‑ACC honors and left tackle Jordan Hall along with center Christo Kelly must elevate their games to support the new signal‑caller.
A Make-or-Break Test Against Notre Dame
The Tar Heels will put the revamped line to the test in their opening slate, highlighted by a highly anticipated matchup against Notre Dame, a national championship contender that will serve as a litmus test for the unit’s progress.
If the offensive line can translate its potential into consistent performance, North Carolina could see a marked improvement in its offensive output and overall competitiveness, but the margin for error remains thin given the depth concerns that still linger.