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Belichick Names Transfer Gio Lopez UNC’s Starting QB for TCU Opener

Belichick cited the transfer’s rapid progress, giving him most practice reps entering the opener.

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick walks to his seat for the announcement of his hiring at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The first-year UNC coach announced the decision Wednesday during a news conference.
  • North Carolina faces TCU on Monday in Belichick’s college coaching debut in a prime-time setting.
  • Belichick said Lopez had "made a ton of progress" and confirmed he would receive the bulk of reps leading into the game.
  • Lopez, a redshirt sophomore from South Alabama, logged 2,559 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, 463 rushing yards and seven rushing scores in 2024.
  • UNC added Lopez after spring drills, and the quarterback room also includes veteran Max Johnson, plus freshmen Bryce Baker and Au'Tori Newkirk.