University of North Carolina Athletics
November 2, 2026 | Football
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina's Billy Edwards Jr. has been named ACC Quarterback of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.
Edwards had his best game as a Tar Heel on the biggest stage for Carolina, as he delivered a standout performance against the nation's top-ranked team. He was 28-for-34 for 341 yards with a career-high four passing touchdowns.
His 82% completion rate was among the best in his collegiate career, and he logged a quarterback rating of 205.4.
Edwards found nine different receivers in the contest with eight tallying more than one catch. He earned a season-high 87.7 overall grade from Pro Football Focus with an 84.7 in the passing game.
After missing on his first two throws of the night, Edwards connected on 12 consecutive passes and ended the game by hitting on his last eight throws.
The Tar Heels will hit the road for a nonconference matchup at UConn on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon on CBS Sports Network.
Edwards had his best game as a Tar Heel on the biggest stage for Carolina, as he delivered a standout performance against the nation's top-ranked team. He was 28-for-34 for 341 yards with a career-high four passing touchdowns.
His 82% completion rate was among the best in his collegiate career, and he logged a quarterback rating of 205.4.
Edwards found nine different receivers in the contest with eight tallying more than one catch. He earned a season-high 87.7 overall grade from Pro Football Focus with an 84.7 in the passing game.
After missing on his first two throws of the night, Edwards connected on 12 consecutive passes and ended the game by hitting on his last eight throws.
The Tar Heels will hit the road for a nonconference matchup at UConn on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon on CBS Sports Network.
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