Quarterback Gio Lopez embraces opportunity at UNC, playing for Bill Belichick

Posted Jul 30, 2025
When Gio Lopez entered the transfer portal following a breakout season at South Alabama, he wasn’t just looking for a new school, he was looking for a new challenge. What he found at UNC was precisely that: a shot at the major conference spotlight, a quarterback competition, and a chance to be coached by Bill Belichick. The decision didn’t take long. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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