Bill Belichick Names Gio Lopez as North Carolina's Starting Quarterback

Posted Aug 27, 2025
Gio Lopez indeed is locked in as North Carolina’s starting quarterback entering the 2025 college football season, a first-team status that has been expected since he committed to the Tar Heels out of the transfer portal four months ago. Coach Bill Belichick made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. Sixth-year senior Max Johnson will back up Lopez. (Inside Carolina)

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