Where do UNC's 2026 quarterbacks land in ESPN's tiered rankings?
The UNC football team is preparing for the 2026 season with a quarterback competition between Billy Edwards and Travis Burgess. ESPN has ranked their quarterback situation in Tier 12 among FBS teams, indicating moderate expectations. Both players have notable backgrounds, with Edwards transferring from Wisconsin and Burgess being a highly regarded recruit.
- ▪The 2026 UNC football season begins on August 29 against TCU in Ireland.
- ▪Billy Edwards, a transfer from Wisconsin, will compete with 4-star recruit Travis Burgess for the starting quarterback position.
- ▪UNC's quarterback situation is ranked Tier 12 by ESPN, which is considered middle-of-the-road among FBS teams.
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