Bill Belichick Names Starting QB for UNC
The North Carolina Tar Heels have a new QB1, but it remains to be seen how long he'll hold onto the job.
North Carolina has selected Billy Edwards Jr. as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Edwards, a transfer from Wisconsin, outcompeted Texas A&M's Miles O Neill for the starting role. Edwards had his most productive season at Maryland in 2024, completing 65% of his passes for 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
He also gained 261.9 passing yards per game, the second-highest in the Big Ten that year. Edwards' versatility as a runner, with 13 career rushing touchdowns, could provide North Carolina with an advantage on the ground in addition to his passing abilities. However, his success will depend on his health and performance, as head coach Bill Belichick is looking for tangible results.
If he can replicate his Maryland performance, North Carolina's offense could see significant improvement. If not, O Neill may have another opportunity this season.
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