Gio Lopez Prepares To Answer Call As Bill Belichick's First UNC Quarterback

Posted Aug 27, 2025
Just as it seemed Bill Belichick was in the midst of delivering a generally vague answer in his press conference on Wednesday, he softly uttered news about Gio Lopez that UNC fans have been waiting to hear. "As we get ready for TCU, he’ll be our starting quarterback," Belichick nonchalantly revealed while answering a question about Lopez’s progression. (Inside Carolina)

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