UNC Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. to Start vs. Notre Dame

Posted Sep 28, 2026
North Carolina is sticking with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. on Saturday. UNC coach Bill Belichick said Monday that Edwards will start against No. 3 Notre Dame during his weekly press conference, despite struggling for most of the Tar Heels' 28-20 loss at Clemson. "I do," Belichick said when asked if he expects to continue with Edwards as his starter. (TarHeel247)

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