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UNC names Billy Edwards Jr. starting quarterback for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:29 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

UNC names Billy Edwards Jr. starting quarterback for 2026 season

Summary

North Carolina has announced that Billy Edwards Jr. will be the starting quarterback for their season opener against TCU in Dublin. Edwards, a sixth-year player, emerged victorious over fellow transfer Miles O'Neill, who came from Texas A&M. After suffering a season-ending knee injury at Wisconsin last year, Edwards has transferred to his fourth Power Five program. He has previously played at Wake Forest and Maryland, where he accumulated over 3,400 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. The Tar Heels are looking to improve after a disappointing 4-8 season.

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•Billy Edwards Jr. won the starting quarterback position over Miles O'Neill.
•UNC will face TCU in Dublin to start the college football season.
•Edwards is now at his fourth Power Five school after transferring from Wisconsin.
•He has thrown for 3,435 yards with 19 passing touchdowns in his career.
•The Tar Heels went 4-8 last season, seeking to improve under Coach Belichick.

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8:29 PMYahoo Sports — UNC names journeyman transfer starting quarterback for 2026 season

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The sixth-year player joins his fourth Power Four program this season after suffering a season-ending knee injury at Wisconsin in 2025.
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