North Carolina defeats East Tennessee State behind quarterback Billy Edwards Jr

The North Carolina Tar Heels moved to 2-0 on the 2026 season following a 35-3 victory over East Tennessee State on September 12. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. led the offensive effort, completing 15 of his 20 pass attempts for 244 yards and two touchdowns. This performance marked the first time Edwards Jr. has thrown a collegiate touchdown pass since November 16, 2024. The Tar Heels previously opened their season with a win over TCU in Dublin before taking a bye week. Coach Bill Belichick has now guided the team to a 2-0 start to the campaign. North Carolina prepares for its next matchup against Clemson at Memorial Stadium, scheduled for 12:00 p.m. EST in Week 3.

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