Stretch Run in Battle for Carolina's QB1 is Underway Posted Jul 31, 2024 At some point in the next few weeks, Carolina will name a starting quarterback for its season-opener at Minnesota. It will happen. UNC fans won’t wait for August 29 to see who jogs onto the field for the first offensive snap against the Golden Gophers. In contention are third-year sophomore Conner Harrell and Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson. (Tar Heel Illustrated)