UNC quarterback Gio Lopez injured vs. UCF; timeline for return unknown

Posted Sep 21, 2025
UNC's quarterback situation is now uncertain following an injury to Gio Lopez. On fourth-and-one from their own 42-yard line, Lopez lunged for a first down. After emerging from the pile near the marker, he remained on the ground with 6:45 left in the third quarter. While his exact injury status remains unknown, Lopez flew home with the team Saturday. (TarHeel247)

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