Belichick offers no clarity on who will start under center for North Carolina.
The quarterback debate at North Carolina remains wide open. Bill Belichick isn’t tipping his hand, and that silence only fuels the intrigue. With Gio Lopez battling through injury and Max Johnson waiting in the wings, the Tar Heels’ signal-caller question has become one of college football’s most-watched storylines.
Belichick confirmed Lopez has been limited in practice, receiving treatment but expected to participate. “We will see where he is today,” he said. Lopez has improved, but Belichick stopped short of committing to him or Johnson as the starter. That left the depth chart unsettled heading into another critical week.
Pressed about whether Johnson could get more first-team reps, Belichick declined specifics. He only mentioned liking both quarterbacks without indicating a shift. His measured words left fans guessing if change is on the horizon.
Belichick did take time to credit his offensive line, pointing to Austin Blaske’s flexibility. Blaske, who returned from injury, shifted from center to left tackle, stabilizing a unit under heavy scrutiny.
The uncertainty might frustrate fans, but it’s classic Belichick, protecting information, and controlling the narrative. One thing is clear: all eyes remain on the Tar Heels’ quarterback room.
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