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Billy Edwards Jr. named starting quarterback for UNC football

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Billy Edwards Jr. named starting quarterback for UNC football
Summary

Billy Edwards Jr. has been named the starting quarterback for the University of North Carolina football team for their season opener against TCU on August 29 in Dublin, Ireland. Edwards, a graduate student who transferred from Wisconsin, beat out competitors including Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess for the position. This decision comes after a difficult previous season for UNC, where the team struggled with quarterback performance, leading to a 4-8 record. Under head coach Bill Belichick, this will be a crucial season for the program, especially with an improved offensive strategy involving new coordinator Bobby Petrino.

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  • •Edwards previously played at Wisconsin and Maryland.
  • •UNC's offense ranked 120th in the FBS last season.
  • •The season opener is set for August 29 in Dublin, Ireland.
  • •Belichick is in his second season as head coach for UNC.
Latest Updates
  • 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick names ex-Wisconsin QB North Carolina's Week 0 starter
  • 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick names Billy Edwards Jr. UNC football starting quarterback
  • 6:54 PMOn3.com — North Carolina names Billy Edwards Jr. starting quarterback for 2026 season, Week 0 vs. TCU - on3.com
What they're saying
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Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. has been named the starting quarterback for North Carolina heading into coach Bill Belichick's second season

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick opted to go with former Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. over fellow transfer Miles O'Neill.

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UNC named its starting QB between Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr, Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill and 4-star freshman Travis Burgess.

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