Former Wisconsin quarterback looked incredible in UNC's Week 2 win

Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is now 2-0 under Bill Belichick.

The North Carolina Tar Heels improved to 2-0 in a 35-3 routing over East Tennessee State, and Edwards Jr. looked better than he ever has before.

UNC got the week off after they opened the 2026 season in Dublin with a huge win over TCU, so it’s clear Edwards Jr. was well-rested and ready to get back on the field.

Efficient from start to finish 🎯@Billy_Edwards4 completed 15-of-20 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers in North Carolina’s 35-3 win over ETSU.@UNCFootball | @GoHeels | #GoHeels | @DrPepperpic.twitter.com/YO2hxpQSGm

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— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) September 12, 2026

He had just two carries for negative three yards, so it’s clear Belichick and Co. aren’t too keen about him using his legs, at least not in a game like this.

Edwards Jr. completed 15 of his 20 passes for 244 yards, which comes out to 12.2 yards per completion. He threw for a pair of touchdowns, marking his first at the collegiate level since November 16, 2024.

The now 2-0 Tar Heels will travel to Memorial Stadium to take on 1-1 Clemson in Week 3. That game is set to kick off at 12:00 p.m. EST.

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