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Billy Edwards Jr.QB · 234 pass yds · 17 TD
Benjamin HallRB · 47 rush yds · 3 TD
Demon JuneRB · 39 rush yds · 8 TD
Jordan ShippWR · 69 rec yds · 4 TD
Trech KekahunaWR · 31 rec yds · 1 TD
Jelani ThurmanTE · 58 rec yds · 8 TDNorth Carolina Tar Heels player stats
Passing
| Player | Pos | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Cmp% | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Edwards Jr. | QB | 9 | 233.6 | 1.89 | 0.67 | 65% | 2.2 |
| Miles O’Neill | QB | 1 | 22.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 50% | 15.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | G | Carries | Rush yds | Rec | Rec yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Hall | RB | 8 | 8.6 | 47.1 | 1.1 | 10.5 | 0.38 |
| Demon June | RB | 9 | 9.7 | 38.8 | 0.8 | 10.2 | 0.89 |
| Jaylen McGill | RB | 9 | 5.8 | 28.9 | 1.3 | 13.3 | 0.22 |
| JoJo Troupe | RB | 1 | 5.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 |
| Crew Davis | RB | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.00 |
| Charleston French | RB | 1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 |
| Kaleb Jackson | RB | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | G | Rec | Rec yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Shipp | WR | 9 | 5.4 | 69.1 | 0.44 |
| Trech Kekahuna | WR | 8 | 2.5 | 30.9 | 0.13 |
| C.J. Sadler | WR | 5 | 1.6 | 22.6 | 0.00 |
| Mason Humphrey | WR | 4 | 1.3 | 14.3 | 0.00 |
| Nyqir Helton | WR | 3 | 1.7 | 13.0 | 0.00 |
| Jaden Jefferson | WR | 3 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 0.00 |
| Zamaurious Robertson | WR | 1 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.00 |
| Jelani Thurman | TE | 9 | 5.0 | 58.3 | 0.89 |
| Shamar Easter | TE | 8 | 1.3 | 20.0 | 0.25 |
| Jordan Washington | TE | 2 | 1.5 | 11.5 | 0.00 |
| Carson Sneed | TE | 2 | 1.0 | 9.5 | 0.00 |
Per game, 2026 season. Tap a column to sort.
North Carolina Tar Heels results
Won byLost by
Winning or losing margin, 9 games.
| Week | Opponent | Result | Top performer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 | at CONN | W 17 | Billy Edwards Jr. 255 pass yds, 3 TD | Game page |
| Oct 31 | vs MIA | L 3 | Billy Edwards Jr. 341 pass yds, 4 TD | |
| Oct 24 | vs SYR | L 1 | Jordan Shipp 82 rec yds, 1 TD | |
| Oct 17 | at DUKE | W 4 | Billy Edwards Jr. 191 pass yds, 20 rush yds, 1 TD | |
| Oct 10 | at PITT | W 4 | Billy Edwards Jr. 249 pass yds, 2 TD | |
| Oct 3 | vs ND | L 11 | Billy Edwards Jr. 208 pass yds, 3 TD | |
| Sep 19 | at CLEM | L 8 | Benjamin Hall 130 rush yds, 15 rec yds, 1 TD | |
| Sep 12 | vs ETSU | W 32 | Demon June 33 rush yds, 3 TD | |
| Aug 29 | at TCU | W 5 | Jelani Thurman 94 rec yds |
9 games this season.
North Carolina Tar Heels defense
| Per game | UNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed | 22.8 | 51st of 136 |
| Total yards allowed | 373.7 | 81st of 136 |
| Passing yards allowed | 224.3 | 85th of 136 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 149.3 | 78th of 136 |
| Passing TDs allowed | 1.3 | 67th of 136 |
| Rushing TDs allowed | 1.2 | 54th of 136 |
| Sacks | 2.2 | 47th of 136 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 | 65th of 136 |
What the North Carolina Tar Heels allow by position
| Against | Allowed a game | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterbacks | 224.3 pass yards 88th of 136 | 1.3 pass tds 69th of 136 | 4.2 rush yards 7th of 136 |
| Running backs | 143.2 rush yards 117th of 136 | 1.0 rush tds 83rd of 136 | 35.2 rec yards 123rd of 136 |
| Wide receivers | 145.8 rec yards 45th of 136 | 12.8 receptions 90th of 136 | 0.9 rec tds 66th of 136 |
| Tight ends | 43.3 rec yards 118th of 136 | 3.6 receptions 95th of 136 | 0.1 rec tds 30th of 136 |
Ranks of the 136 FBS teams: for anything allowed, 1st allows the fewest; for sacks and interceptions, 1st has the most.
North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart
| Pos | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Billy Edwards Jr. 257 pass yds | Miles O’Neill 36 pass yds | Au’Tori Newkirk 12 pass yds |
| RB | Demon June 44 rush yds | Benjamin Hall 32 rush yds | Jaylen McGill 32 rush yds |
| WR | Nathan Leacock 12 rec yds | Shanard Clower 25 rec yds | Jaden Jefferson 15 rec yds |
| TE | Jaxxon Warren 48 rec yds | Carson Sneed 10 rec yds | Jordan Washington 13 rec yds |
| K | Aeron Burrell | – | – |
Offense; yards are per game this season.
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Updated November 9, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina Tar Heels record?
5-4 in 2026, 3-2 in the last 5: 1-3 at home and 4-1 away.
Who is the North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback?
Billy Edwards Jr., averaging 233.6 passing yards a game with 17 touchdowns over 9 games.
How good is the North Carolina Tar Heels defense?
They allow 22.8 points a game, 51st of 136 in FBS, 224.3 passing yards (85th of 136) and 149.3 rushing yards (78th of 136).
When do the North Carolina Tar Heels play next?
At home against the Louisville Cardinals, Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM ET.