UNC searching for QB, will rely on defense in 2017

Posted Jul 14, 2017
North Carolina and Larry Fedora are in a position unfamiliar: no clear best-option at starting quarterback. For the Tar Heels and the coach who hangs is offense on a fast, QB-centered system, 2017 starts like no other season has. “In all my years, I’ve never experienced this,” Fedora said at ACC Kickoff Friday. “It’s a little bit unknown for me." (WRAL Sports Fan)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Rick Steinbacher Invades Spain
Rick Steinbacher, UNC’s senior associate athletic director for facilities, has a lot on his plate whenever the Tar Heels play at Kenan Stadium. When there’s...
Wed Oct 21, 2026

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Duke Recap, Syracuse Preview
One last look back at Saturday’s big win over Duke as Tar Heel Football head coach Bill Belichick reflects on the game and the team’s...
Wed Oct 21, 2026

Running Back Jaylen McGill's Readiness, Short Memory Make the Difference for UNC Football
North Carolina’s running back rotation suffered an immediate blow Saturday when Benjamin Hall exited the Tar Heels’ matchup at Duke with a hamstring injury on...
Wed Oct 21, 2026

Defensive Lineman Nicco Maggio's, Increased Workload and Preparation
The Tar Heels had to dig into the depth chart for some extra help along the defensive line before Saturday's win at Duke, meaning. Star...
Wed Oct 21, 2026