UNC football quarterback competition continues ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels are preparing for their season opener against TCU in two weeks. The quarterback competition is ongoing, with transfers Miles O'Neill and Billy Edwards vying for the starting role. Head coach Bill Belichick noted that no player has distinguished themselves yet, emphasizing the competitiveness of the position. With training camp underway, UNC hopes for a clear decision on the starting quarterback before the first game.
- •UNC faces TCU in Ireland in just over two weeks.
- •Miles O'Neill and Billy Edwards are competing for the starting quarterback position.
- •Bill Belichick states the competition remains open with no leader identified.
- •Both quarterbacks have had opportunities with the first team during training camp.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football competition still not over as Week 0 looms
"The UNC football quarterback competition rolls on with two weeks until the season starts.
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