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UNC Football coach Bill Belichick may have tipped his hand on the Tar Heels’ 2026 starting quarterback choice earlier this year, when he summarized his philosophy on the position. "Eliminating negative plays is really more important than making the spectacular ones." UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a sixth-year senior, fits that description well.
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season next weekend against TCU, why Billy Edwards, Jr. gets the nod over Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess, and what the decision means for the Carolina offense.
From Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe to Vinny Testaverde and several notable backups, UNC's Billy Edwards Jr. now joins a fascinating list of 18 different starting QBs under Bill Belichick spanning the NFL and college level. Slotting all of his signal callers in tiers, here's a glance at who Belichick has worked with as a head coach with varying levels of success.
UNC Football kicks off its season in Dublin, Ireland, playing Texas Christian University on Aug. 29 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. But the Tar Heel experience in Ireland will be “Much More Than a Game.” That’s what the University is calling the wide range of activities and events planned for students, fans, alumni, and faculty and staff going to Dublin.
Former UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin couldn’t help but smile on Saturday night after getting a chance to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason opener. He waited a long time to be back on the field. "It felt great to be out there." Lampkin started the game at center before moving to right guard. He played 23 offensive snaps and was impressive.
Former Tar Heel wide receiver Joe Jauch joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss newly named starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's offense, defensive depth, avoiding outside distractions, and more.
Progress is mandatory in Bill Belichick's second season as head coach of UNC Football. But what is progress? Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss all aspects of Carolina Football and what areas of progress are necessary this season.
With the start of NFL Preseason games underway, 31 former Tar Heel players are on NFL rosters ahead of the 2026 season. Here is a recap of each player's performance. Additionally, former North Carolina quarterback and now Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson led the team to a dominant 34-10 victory against the Browns.
A winner has emerged from UNC's quarterback competition, as Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. has been named UNC’s starting quarterback to open the season. The sixth-year QB enters the season opener against TCU having won the competition over Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill, redshirt freshman Au'Tori Newkirk, and true freshman Travis Burgess.
Following a breakout freshman season, UNC running back Demon June has been named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the top running back in college football. June appeared in every game for the Tar Heels last season. He led North Carolina in rushing yards with 464 on 84 attempts with two rushing touchdowns.