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North Carolina

at UConn · Sat Nov 7 · 12:00 PM ET · CBSSN

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBBilly Edwards Jr.
  2. RBBenjamin Hall
  3. WRMason Humphrey
  4. TEJelani Thurman
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    79
    Billy Edwards Jr.GR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    77
    Miles O'NeillRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 3
    64
    Travis BurgessFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEXavier Lewis
  2. NTIsaiah Johnson
  3. DTLeroy Jackson
  4. LOLBJaylen Harvey
  5. WLBPeyton Seelmann
  6. MLBDerek McDonald
  7. ROLBMelkart Abou Jaoude
  8. LCBKenton Dopson III
  9. SSGreg Smith III
  10. FSPeyton Waters
  11. RCBJaiden Patterson
  12. NBKaleb Cost
RB
  1. 7
    85
    Benjamin HallRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 27
    69
    Jaylen McGillSO
  3. 0
    69
    Demon JuneSO
WR-X
  1. 4
    91
    Mason HumphreySR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    70
    C.J. SadlerFR
  3. 11
    63
    Nathan LeacockRS JR/TR

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Next game kickoff time

North Carolina Tar Heels plays UConn away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • RG: Aidan Banfield → Cristian Alvarez
  • DE: Leroy Jackson → Xavier Lewis
  • DT: Xavier Lewis → Leroy Jackson
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachBill Belichicksince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorBobby Petrino
Defensive CoordinatorSteve Belichick
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
25.8
Yards/G
344.8
Pass Yds/G
236.8
Rush Yds/G
108.0
TO Margin
-2
3rd Down %
44.21%
Total TD
26
Sacks
15
TFL
24
INT
5
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #47 IN WS POWER
Results this season-8.2 pts

Lost to Syracuse Orange in week 8.

2025 SP+: 5.8

85%

Roster talent: 79th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #19 national

6%

Returning production: 28%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −8.2 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

17 adds in two-deep · avg 81 OVR · top add: M. Humphrey (WR, 91, from Lehigh)

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North Carolina transfer portal

North Carolina Tar Heels transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

14 transfers on the North Carolina depth chart, 9 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

North Carolina Starting Quarterback

North Carolina Tar Heels starting lineup

North Carolina starting lineup: QB Billy Edwards Jr., RB Benjamin Hall, WR-X Mason Humphrey, TE Jelani Thurman. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Billy Edwards Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina as of November 1, 2026. Miles O'Neill is listed second.

North Carolina also projects Benjamin Hall at running back, Mason Humphrey at wide receiver and Jelani Thurman at tight end.

The full North Carolina Tar Heels two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Billy Edwards Jr. · QBBenjamin Hall · RBMason Humphrey · WR-XJelani Thurman · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is North Carolina's starting quarterback?
Billy Edwards Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina as of November 1, 2026. Miles O'Neill is listed second.
Who starts at running back for North Carolina?
Benjamin Hall is the projected starter at running back for North Carolina, with Jaylen McGill listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for North Carolina?
Mason Humphrey is the projected starter at wide receiver for North Carolina, with C.J. Sadler listed second.
Who starts at tight end for North Carolina?
Jelani Thurman is the projected starter at tight end for North Carolina, with Shamar Easter listed second.
When was the North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart last updated?
The North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was North Carolina's record last season?
North Carolina Tar Heels finished 4-8 (2-6 in ACC play).
When does North Carolina Tar Heels play next?
North Carolina Tar Heels plays UConn away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.
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Full North Carolina roster

Every player on the North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Mason Humphrey, C.J. Sadler, Nathan Leacock

WR: Jordan Shipp, Nyqir Helton, Zamaurious Robertson

WR: Trech Kekahuna, Jaden Jefferson

LT: Jordan Hall, Trey Blue

LG: Andrew Threatt, Aidan Banfield, Rowan Byrne

C: Christo Kelly, Will Conroy

RG: Cristian Alvarez, Brandon Homady

RT: Jacqawn McRoy, Eidan Buchanan

TE: Jelani Thurman, Shamar Easter, Carson Sneed, Jordan Washington

QB: Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill, Travis Burgess

RB: Benjamin Hall, Jaylen McGill, Demon June

Defense

DE: Xavier Lewis, Emmanuel Nwaiwu, David Jackson III

NT: Isaiah Johnson, Nicco Maggio

DT: Leroy Jackson, Trey Giddens

LOLB: Jaylen Harvey, Calvin Thomas

WLB: Peyton Seelmann, Jonathan Agumadu

MLB: Derek McDonald, Timir Hickman-Collins

ROLB: Melkart Abou Jaoude, Donovan Hoilette Jr.

CB: Kenton Dopson III, Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins

SS: Greg Smith III, Coleman Bryson

FS: Peyton Waters, Javion Butts, Jermaine Anderson

CB: Jaiden Patterson, Jalon Thompson

NB: Kaleb Cost, Ade Willie

RES: Jaxxon Warren, Tre Miller

Special Teams

PT: Aeron Burrell, Jacob Horvath

PK: Rece Verhoff, Aeron Burrell

KO: Rece Verhoff, Aeron Burrell

LS: Gannon Burt, Roman Wazni

H: Jacob Horvath

PR: Trech Kekahuna, Jordan Shipp, JoJo Troupe

KR: Jaden Jefferson, Trech Kekahuna, JoJo Troupe