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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 22
Report: UNC QB Gio Lopez's leg injury not season-ending
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez did not suffer a season-ending injury in Saturday's loss to UCF, On3 reported Monday. Lopez departed in the third quarter of the Tar Heels' 34-9 defeat in Orlando, carted to the locker room after being helped off the field with an injury to his right leg.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 22
UNC's Offense Stalls Again as QB Situation Sparks Heated Debate
North Carolina had three games to right the ship offensively since its season-opening loss to TCU. After its 34-9 loss to UCF, it's clear that they have not.
The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 22
UNC's Offense Lacks Depth, Firepower Needed to Win
The Tar Heels have shown glimpses of promise this year. But deeper into the season it’s clear that minus a few standouts, the offense lacks firepower to push Carolina through tight, game-changing moments. One of Bill Belichick’s now-questionable investments, Gio Lopez, has been a mixed bag.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 21
Tar Heels Flunk Test: Grading UNC's Putrid Performance Against UCF
North Carolina's two-game winning streak has come to an end after it suffered its second loss of the season after it lost to UCF in a 34-9 blowout loss at the Acrisure Bounce House.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 18
Bill Belichick’s Approach to Developing Quarterback Gio Lopez
Bill Belichick watched the quarterback battle between South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez and former LSU and Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson, who fought throughout Fall Camp after his gruesome leg injury.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16
Gio Lopez’s Personal Assessment as UNC’s Quarterback
UNC quarterback Gio Lopez threw two touchdowns to wide receiver Jordan Shipp against the Richmond Spiders, helping the Tar Heels win another game during the early stages of the 2025 campaign.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16
How PFF Evaluated North Carolina’s Offensive Performance Against Richmond
North Carolina cruised to a 41-6 win over Richmond on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels struggled at times to generate sustained offense and lacked explosive plays, but they consistently converted opportunities created by favorable field position to take control of the game.
College Football News / ACC Digital Network / September 16
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16
Jordan Shipp and Gio Lopez: A Connection Built on Trust
The Carolina offense was missing a piece to their puzzle of success. In the press conference after Week 3’s game against Richmond, quarterback Gio Lopez made it clear that he and his teammates had the skill all along, but what mattered most in the crucial moments was dependability among the players.
Richmond Spiders News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 14
3 Notable Demon June Quotes After Win Over Richmond
UNC freshman running back Demon June had a big day on Saturday afternoon, helping the Tar Heels to a 41-6 win over Head Coach Russ Huesman and the Richmond Spiders.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13
Gio Lopez, defense give Bill Belichick first UNC home win over Richmond
Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score as North Carolina used defense to control visiting Richmond in a 41-6 victory Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
College Football News / ACC Digital Network / September 13
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 13
Social Media Erupts Over Freshman's Performance in Tar Heels Win
Freshman Demon June wasted no time making his mark on the field for week 3's matchup against Richmond. He came out hot as an offensive weapon, bursting with speed and gaining 50 yards for the Tar Heels in the first quarter.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 11
3 Tar Heels to Watch in Week 3 vs. Richmond
North Carolina’s 20–3 win over UNC-Charlotte last weekend marked the first victory of the 'Chapel Bill' era and showed flashes of what this Tar Heel team can become.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 8
Grading UNC's Performance Against Charlotte
North Carolina is entering Week 3 with a 1-1 record after a 20-3 victory over Charlotte. Here is the report card from last week’s game. Just like in the season opener, the offense came out of the gate firing with a three-play, 75-yard scoring drive.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 8
Gio Lopez Shows Signs of Improvement in Win
UNC's starting quarterback, Gio Lopez, had a much better outing against the Charlotte 49ers, leading to the team's first win of the season under Bill Belichick' s tutelage — and, of course, win number one in the books as a college head coach for the 73-year-old.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Field Level Media / September 7
North Carolina's stout D gives Bill Belichick first win
Gio Lopez threw for a touchdown and legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick secured his first collegiate coaching victory as North Carolina defeated Charlotte 20-3 on Saturday night in Charlotte.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / September 6
College Football News / Sporting News / September 1
Who is Gio Lopez? Meet North Carolina's new QB1 leading Bill Belichick's offense 
The South Alabama transfer won the Tar Heels' quarterback competition in training camp.
College Football News / Field Level Media / August 27
Bill Belichick names Gio Lopez as UNC's starting QB
Bill Belichick has named his first North Carolina starting quarterback. Belichick announced Wednesday that South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez will get the start for his UNC (and collegiate) coaching debut vs.
College Football News / Heartland College Sports / August 27
TCU Now Knows Which QB They Will Face in Week One
TCU now has one less mystery to solve before its Week One trip to Chapel Hill. North Carolina has officially named Gio Lopez as its starting quarterback for the Labor Day opener, giving the Horned Frogs a clear target to prepare for.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 21
Bill Belichick's trademark snark already showing in North Carolina's QB battle
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick doesn't want anybody to know anything about the way he does things. He's always been tight-lipped, and that's been especially true as it relates to prying questions from the media.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 13
Max Johnson reacts to Bill Belichick going to transfer portal for new QB
North Carolina's Bill Belichick has found himself in a very interesting situation as he gears up for his first season as a college football head coach.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / April 17
Bill Belichick makes his first big transfer portal splash at UNC
Bill Belichick has made his first big splash in the transfer portal since he took over as the head coach at North Carolina.
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