North Carolina compiled a 4-8 record and failed to qualify for bow eligibility, which was the first time since 2018 that the program did not feature in postseason play. The season was even more discouraging when considering that it was Bill Belichick's first year as the team's head coach.

North Carolina moved quickly in the transfer portal, landing former Wisconsin and Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards to address a major offensive need.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have added another quarterback to the roster for 2026, and he has interesting potential.

This offseason has been a complete quarterback carousel for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Following the debacle of last season, it was obvious that North Carol

At Wake Forest, Lopez will be reunited with Demon Deacons offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, who held the same position at South Alabama in 2024. Former Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford was Wake Forest’s primary quarterback in 2025, but his eligibility has expired.

N.C. State's C.J. Bailey, who could have become one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal, will return to the Wolfpack, he announced Friday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/unc as North Carolina's Worst Moves in Early Portal Review.