Billy Edwards Jr. named starter at QB for UNC against TCU
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Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Billy Edwards Jr. has been named the starting quarterback for North Carolina’s Week Zero game against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Edwards, returning from an injury-shortened season at Wisconsin, aims to improve UNC's offense after their struggles last year. The hiring of new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino marks a pivotal moment for the Tar Heels, who hope to enhance their output. Edwards has been preparing extensively by studying the new playbook.
- •Edwards starts after limited play at Wisconsin last season.
- •Game against TCU is set for this weekend.
- •UNC hired Bobby Petrino as new offensive coordinator.
- •Edwards studied the playbook intensively to prepare.
- •UNC's offense was among the worst in the country last year.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Billy Edwards Jr. set to start at QB for UNC after injury-shortened year at Wisconsin
"Bill Belichick named Billy Edwards Jr. as his starting quarterback for the Week Zero game against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, which will mark his return from an injury-shortened year with the Badgers.
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