{
  "id": 4138260,
  "title": "Who is UNC's quarterback? Meet Billy Edwards Jr. named new QB1 for Bill Belichick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/who-is-uncs-quarterback-meet-billy-edwards-jr-named-new-qb1-for-bill",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uncs-quarterback-meet-billy-edwards-074001548.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second chapter of Bill Belichick's tenure at UNC has begun, with the program turning to former Big Ten quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. as their new QB1 for the 2026 season. Following Gio Lopez's departure to Wake Forest after a mixed 2025 campaign, Belichick opted for Edwards, who arrived in Chapel Hill via the transfer portal this offseason. Edwards, a 23-year-old prospect, boasts a wealth of experience, having played at three different institutions, including a starting role for Maryland in 2025 despite a season-ending injury. His impressive 2024 Maryland season, where he went 4-7 as the starter with 15 passing touchdowns and nine interceptions, led to his selection as UNC's primary quarterback for 2026.",
  "summary": "Belichick's second season with the Tar Heels includes a new face at quarterback.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bill Belichick selects Billy Edwards Jr. as UNC's new QB1 for 2026.",
    "Edwards transfers to UNC via transfer portal from Maryland.",
    "23-year-old quarterback played at three institutions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}