Billy Edwards Jr. named starting quarterback at North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Billy Edwards Jr., a former Maryland quarterback, has been named the starting quarterback for North Carolina for the upcoming season. Edwards, who previously started for Maryland, transferred to Wisconsin before returning to begin his career at North Carolina. The dual-threat quarterback competed against Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill and freshman Travis Burgess for the starting position. North Carolina finished last season with a disappointing four wins under head coach Bill Belichick.
- •Edwards started for Maryland in 2024, totaling 20 touchdowns.
- •Edwards transferred from Maryland to Wisconsin before landing at North Carolina.
- •He beat out two competitors for the starting job at North Carolina.
- •North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick faced a tough first season.
- •The Tar Heels seek to improve after winning only four games last year.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — MM 8.19: Former Maryland football quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. to start for North Carolina
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