UNC football fans make predictions for 2024 season, including Tar Heels’ starting QB Posted Aug 22, 2024 Three players received a majority of the votes to be UNC’s breakout player in 2024. Sophomore defensive lineman Beau Atkinson topped the list at 35%, followed by junior defensive back Marcus Allen (24%) and freshman wide receiver Jordan Shipp (23%). 48% of fans want Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson to start the season as UNC’s quarterback. (Fayetteville Observer)