UNC Quarterback Move Could Hinge on Gio Lopez’s Health Rather Than Struggles
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Coach Bill Belichick on Tuesday didn’t rule out the possibility that UNC could turn over starting quarterback duties to backup Max Johnson this weekend, when the Tar Heels host Clemson. But Belichick indicated such a move could hinge on Gio Lopez’s health and availability, rather than the struggles he has encountered through four games as UNC’s starter.
(Inside Carolina)
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