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The University of North Carolina has named Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, citing his extensive collegiate experience and strong performance in preseason competition.
Billy Edwards Jr. will lead North Carolina's offense in the 2026 season opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, after a disappointing 2025 campaign that left the team searching for a stable quarterback.
The University of North Carolina has selected Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. as its starting quarterback for the 2026 campaign, aiming to lift a historically weak offense after a 4‑8 season.
As the Tar Heels finalize camp ahead of their Dublin showdown, new offensive schemes under Bobby Petrino and Bill Belichick's rebuild aim to turn last season's woes into a confidence‑boosting victory
The Athletic’s new eight‑tier ranking spotlights coaches who are redefining success, from Curt Cignetti’s sustained excellence to rising stars like Bret Bielema, while exposing the shifting expectations at programs once considered untouchable.
North Carolina’s football program is betting on a radical transformation as it prepares for the 2026 season, a campaign that could define the future of the Tar Heels.
New talent and veteran coordinators are poised to reshape the landscape of Power 5 football as programs pin their hopes on breakout performances and strategic upgrades.
A 4‑8 season left the Tar Heels with one of the nation’s weakest lines, but new faces and spring cohesion offer hope for modest improvement.
The Tar Heels are banking on upgraded defensive tackles, key transfer acquisitions and a more potent offense under Bobby Petrino to turn their 2026 campaign into a standout ACC run.
After a dismal 2025 season that saw the North Carolina Tar Heels score just 19.3 points per game, former offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens left Chapel Hill for a volunteer role at Clemson, as the program prepares for a new era under Bobby Petrino.
With roster spending soaring and buyout clauses looming, programs are moving quickly to replace underperforming head coaches before the new season begins.
Antonio Jordan, a 6‑foot‑6 sophomore, is emerging as a key outside receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks, drawing praise for his physical tools and daily development.
A look at the new faces, the gaps left by departures, and the coaching strategies that could determine the unit’s success.
With fall camp underway, five standout players — Joseph Mupoyi, Madrid Tucker, Jordan Washington, Jakob Weatherspoon and Kaleb Jackson — are slated to shape the team’s strategy under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and coach Bill Belichick.
Four quarterbacks — Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O’Neill, Travis Burgess and Au’Tori Newkirk — are battling for the starting role, each bringing distinct strengths to the field.
North Carolina’s offense struggled in 2024, prompting a major overhaul of the wide receiver group. With Jordan Shipp leading a mix of transfers and recruits, the team hopes to restore passing productivity while navigating depth and injury concerns.
With 40 freshmen on the roster, North Carolina is pinning hopes on two elite prospects — quarterback Travis Burgess and safety Jakob Weatherspoon — to anchor key starting roles.
With four candidates — Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O’Neill, Au’Tori Newkirk and Travis Burgess — the coaching staff weighs pedigree against potential, while the team prepares for its season‑opening game in Ireland.
The Tar Heels are poised for a quarterback overhaul as they replace three departing signal‑callers and integrate a mix of transfers and holdovers under offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.
UNC football’s 2026 campaign under head coach Bill Belichick includes a historic overseas game, a stacked home slate, and a pricing structure that’s drawing early buyer interest.
North Carolina’s football program is deep into its 2026 fall camp, now entering its fourth practice day, a milestone that sets the tone for the upcoming season. The Tar Heels will open the year against TCU in a historic matchup scheduled for August 29 in Dublin, Ireland, a venue that promises a unique atmosphere for the team’s first test. Behind the scenes, Bill Belichick’s coaching staff has been spotted collaborating with UNC’s own analysts, helping to shape the early depth chart that will guide the squad’s preparations. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, who joined the staff this offseason, is driving the design of the projected starting lineup, aiming to align talent with scheme before the season opener. Early projections suggest a lineup that blends experience with emerging talent, a balance that could prove decisive when the team steps onto the field in Ireland.
North Carolina is preparing for its season‑opening game against TCU in Dublin, with head coach Bill Belichick shaping a roster that blends veterans, transfers and a large freshman class. Emerging talent such as JacQawn McRoy, Travis Burgess and Joseph Mupoyi could define the team’s fortunes.
North Carolina's fall camp is buzzing with competition across the roster, from the quarterback race to the secondary and receiving corps, as the team prepares for its season opener.
The University of North Carolina’s football program opened its fall camp on Thursday with a press conference that drew immediate attention from both media and fans, as head coach Bill Belichick took the podium to outline the team’s objectives for the upcoming season.