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Five Takeaways from UNC QB Billy Edwards Jr. Ahead of Week 1 Start
UNC Starting Quarterback
Billy Edwards: "The biggest thing I’ve learned throughout my time in college is just being consistent and making the right decision. Sometimes that means throwing the ball away. Sometimes that means running out of bounds for a gain of one. Just trying to put the offense in the best situation and eliminate the negative plays." (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football Gearing Toward Not Having Its Defensive Coordinator in Dublin
It appears UNC Football will begin its season on Saturday against TCU without defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who has been out on medical leave since early in training camp.
Bill Belichick was asked again Monday about Steve and how the staff will handle his duties. "No updates. I'm not really going to talk about that situation. We'll work it out." (
TarHeel247)
97.9 The Hill’s 2026 Football Season Programming: Here’s What You’ll Hear
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Tune in to 97.9 The Hill for installments of the 100 Years of Kenan series, which broadcasts the community’s favorite stories and memories in honor of the anniversary of Kenan Stadium. The feature will air during our hourly sports reports of “This Morning with Aaron Keck” from 6-9 a.m. and “News On The Hill” from 3-6 p.m. (
Chapelboro.com)
Billy Edwards’ 1,000 flashcards help him quickly learn UNC system, win QB job
For
Billy Edwards Jr. to flash his elite quarterback skills on the field, flashcards to learn a new offensive system are important. As a player who began his college career with a redshirt season at Wake Forest before playing three seasons at Maryland and an injury-shortened year at Wisconsin, he has turned adapting to a new program into a science. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Football Players Monday Pre-TCU Press Conference
North Carolina wide receiver
Jordan Shipp, linebacker
Derek McDonald, quarterback
Billy Edwards Jr., and defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude speak with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' season opener on Saturday against TCU in Dublin, Ireland.
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Former wresting champion Willie Lampkin one of Philadelphia Eagles' best camp stories
Willie Lampkin chose football over wrestling in college, playing three seasons at Coastal Carolina and two at UNC before moving on to the NFL. But as he vies for a depth spot on the Eagles’ 53-man roster as an undersized, undrafted interior offensive lineman, Lampkin continues to channel the mentality and the skill set he cultivated through wrestling. (
MSN.com)
Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-TCU Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' season-opening game against the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland.
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
UNC Wide Receiver Mason Humphrey on 50-50 Balls, Billy Edwards, and More
Mason Humphrey is getting his first taste of football at the Power 4 level. The 6-foot-4 senior transferred to UNC after spending three seasons at Lehigh. Humphrey finished second on the team in receiving last season with 35 catches for 650 yards and four TDs. One of the first things Humphrey noticed at UNC was the difference in speed and intensity. (
TarHeel247)
Video: IC Podcast - Finally Game Week For UNC Football
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss game week for UNC Football and the processes over the past nine months that have shaped the Tar Heel program entering Saturday's matchup with TCU in Dublin, Ireland.
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Tar Heels in NFL: Stars sit, others fight for roster spots; Tez Walker solidifies spot as starter
Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought mixed results for former UNC players. Performances ranged from breakouts to nagging injuries ahead of rosters getting cut to 53 by Sunday. The results carried extra weight for players fighting for depth roles, from
Ty Chandler’s showing on special teams in New Orleans to
Alijah Huzzie’s active night for Houston. (
Tar Heel Tribune)