North Carolina Expected to Promote Jacolby Criswell to Starting Quarterback Posted Sep 20, 2024 North Carolina is set to have a new starting quarterback when it hosts JMU Saturday. The Tar Heels are expected to start Arkansas transfer Jacolby Criswell. Criswell be the third starting UNC has had this season after losing starting QB Max Johnson to a season-injury in Week 1 and then starting sophomore Conner Harrell at quarterback the last two games. (247 Sports)