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North Carolina

at Duke · Sat Oct 17 · 03:30 PM ET · ESPN2

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Starters

  1. QBBilly Edwards Jr.
  2. RBBenjamin Hall
  3. WRMason Humphrey
  4. TEJelani Thurman
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    77
    Billy Edwards Jr.GR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    74
    Miles O'NeillRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 7
    82
    Benjamin HallRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 27
    66
    Jaylen McGillSO
  3. 0
    66
    Demon JuneSO
WR-X
  1. 4
    89
    Mason HumphreySR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 83
    68
    Carnell WarrenFR
  3. 82
    62
    Keeyun ChapmanFR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    90
    Jordan ShippJR
    Starter
  2. 14
    68
    C.J. SadlerFR
  3. 11
    61
    Nathan LeacockRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 2
    86
    Trech KekahunaRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    68
    Dayton SneedRS JR/TR
  3. 86
    63
    Madrid TuckerRS FR
TE
  1. 45
    86
    Jelani ThurmanRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 84
    64
    Shamar EasterRS JR/TR
  3. 87
    62
    Carson SneedFR
LT
  1. 66
    74
    Jordan HallRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    74
    Trey BlueRS FR
LG
  1. 75
    82
    Andrew ThreattSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    68
    Jonah RodriguezRS JR/TR
C
  1. 56
    74
    Christo KellyGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 57
    68
    Will ConroyFR
RG
  1. 68
    82
    Aidan BanfieldJR
    Starter
  2. 70
    76
    Byron NelsonRS FR
  3. 52
    73
    Rowan ByrneRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 71
    74
    Jacqawn McRoyRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    74
    Eidan BuchananSO
  3. 55
    73
    Brandon HomadyRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

North Carolina Tar Heels plays Duke away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBill Belichicksince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorBobby Petrino
Defensive CoordinatorSteve Belichick

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
23.4
Yards/G
330.6
Pass Yds/G
218.2
Rush Yds/G
112.4
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
38.18%
Total TD
15
Sacks
12
TFL
19
INT
4
Team Analysis
WHY #31 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.0 pts

Lost to Clemson Tigers, who wasn't ranked, in week 3.

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; +1.0 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, 89, from Lehigh)

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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 October 15, 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 October 15, 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 questions

Who is North Carolina's starting quarterback?
Billy Edwards Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina as of October 15, 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 Carnell Warren 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 October 15, 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 Duke away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

Full North Carolina roster

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

Offense

WR: Mason Humphrey, Carnell Warren, Keeyun Chapman

WR: Jordan Shipp, C.J. Sadler, Nathan Leacock

WR: Trech Kekahuna, Dayton Sneed, Madrid Tucker

LT: Jordan Hall, Trey Blue

LG: Andrew Threatt, Jonah Rodriguez

C: Christo Kelly, Will Conroy

RG: Aidan Banfield, Byron Nelson, Rowan Byrne

RT: Jacqawn McRoy, Eidan Buchanan, Brandon Homady

TE: Jelani Thurman, Shamar Easter, Carson Sneed

QB: Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill

RB: Benjamin Hall, Jaylen McGill, Demon June

Defense

DE: Leroy Jackson, Emmanuel Nwaiwu, Tarvorise Brown

NT: Isaiah Johnson, Nicco Maggio, Vodney Cleveland

DT: Xavier Lewis, Trey Giddens

LOLB: Jaylen Harvey, Donovan Hoilette Jr., Calvin Thomas

WLB: Peyton Seelmann, Timir Hickman-Collins, Jake Bauer, DQ Forkpa

MLB: Derek McDonald, Jonathan Agumadu, Daniel Anderson

ROLB: Melkart Abou Jaoude, David Jackson III, Joseph Mupoyi, Zavion Griffin-Haynes

CB: Jaiden Patterson, Jalon Thompson, Jaziel Hart

SS: Greg Smith, Javion Butts

FS: Peyton Waters, Coleman Bryson, Jakob Weatherspoon

CB: Tre Miller, Kenton Dopson III, Reggie Love II

NB: Kaleb Cost, Ade Willie

RES: Jaxxon Warren, Jordan Washington

Special Teams

PT: Aeron Burrell, Jacob Horvath, Adam McCann-Gibbs

PK: Aeron Burrell, David Green

KO: Aeron Burrell, David Green

LS: Gannon Burt, Roman Wazni

H: Jacob Horvath, Adam McCann-Gibbs

PR: Trech Kekahuna, JoJo Troupe, Jaden Jefferson

KR: JoJo Troupe, Trech Kekahuna, Jaden Jefferson