Gio Lopez on playing for Bill Belichick at UNC

Posted Jun 30, 2025
Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez announced his transfer to North Carolina on April 17, seemingly setting himself up to be the first starting quarterback of the Bill Belichick era at UNC. "It’s a great opportunity to have someone that demands excellence," Lopez said about Belichick. "When he speaks, everyone listens so it’s a great opportunity." (On3.com)

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