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Billy Edwards Named ACC Quarterback Of The Week

North Carolina's Billy Edwards Jr. has been named ACC Quarterback of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Edwards had his best game as a Tar Heel on the biggest stage for Carolina, as he delivered a standout performance against the nation's top-ranked team. He was 28-for-34 for 341 yards with a career-high four passing touchdowns. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-UConn Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday to look back at the Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami and to preview Saturday's matchup against the UConn Huskies in Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Recap, Men's & Women's Basketball Previews, Olympic Sports Update

The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast, Episode 28: Football coaches get an A, Billy Edwards was a star, officiating was unacceptable, need to switch conferences, Men's Basketball preview vs. Western Carolina, Women's Basketball preview vs. Oklahoma, and Olympic sports updates. (Listen To Podcast)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Moral Victory or Turning Point?

UNC Football narrowly falls to No. 1 Miami in a heart-stopping 38-35 battle. Is this narrow loss a sign of true progress or just another missed opportunity for the Tar Heels? Isaac Schade breaks down the moments that defined North Carolina's night at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye sparks second-half comeback with three TDs; Josh Downs scores

Drake Maye needed a half to find his footing in Miami. Once he did, the former UNC quarterback supplied every touchdown New England needed. Maye threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score Sunday, rallying the Patriots to a 24-19 victory over the Dolphins. Josh Downs also reached the end zone, scoring Indianapolis’ only touchdown. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Even After Taking No. 1 Down to the Wire, the 24-Hour Rule Still Applies for UNC Football

Objectively speaking, North Carolina's 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami Saturday was a heck of a football game. UNC quarterback Billy Edwards and Miami quarterback Darian Mensah went up and down the field with ease, tossing seven touchdowns between the two of them. You would’ve been hard-pressed to figure out which of the two was the Heisman candidate. (Chapelboro.com)

The art of the scramble drill: how the Patriots capitalize on QB Drake Maye's superpower

This season, Patriots QB Drake Maye has become the NFL's most dangerous out-of-structure quarterback, ranking fourth in how often he extends plays (16.4%). According to NextGen Stats, Maye leads quarterbacks in completions (21), passing yards (449), passer rating (132.7), and EPA per play (+0.40) on extended drop-backs (four or more seconds). (New England Patriots)

UNC Defensive Lineman Viliami Moala No Longer With Team

North Carolina freshman defensive lineman Viliami Moala is not with the team, multiple sources confirmed Sunday. The high three-star recruit from Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson High School had yet to appear in a game this season for the Tar Heels and has been listed as “Out” on every ACC availability report UNC has submitted for conference games. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. Miami Postgame Breakdown

Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum break down the North Carolina Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Wire To Wire

Billy Edwards Jr. threw a career-high four touchdown passes, orchestrated five TD drives of 75-plus yards, and was the most accurate passer in a matchup that featured the nation's leader in completion percentage. Yet those elements of his personal performance meant little to the UNC quarterback in the Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami. (GoHeels.com)

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