Billy Edwards Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - North Carolina Tar Heels

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JULY 5 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

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JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Remains hampered by knee Edwards remains bothered by his knee injury in North Carolina's spring camp, per 247Sports.

Impact Edwards suffered a non-contact knee injury at Wisconsin last fall that held him out of the vast majority of the season. He appears to still be tending to the knee ailment even though he's on the practice field, and his status remains slightly murky heading into the summer. Once fully healthy, Edwards figures to be the Tar Heels' top gunslinger, although Miles O'Neill could reportedly be given a chance and has been granted some reps with the first-team offense. Western Carolina transfer Taron Dickens could also be in play.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing this spring Edwards (knee) is practicing with North Carolina this spring, per On3.

Impact Edwards suffered a non-contact injury in Wisconsin's first game of the season in 2025. He briefly returned against Maryland in the Big Ten opener, but re-aggravated the injury and didn't return the rest of the season. In his final year of eligibility, Edwards is starting down the Tar Heels' QB1 gig, and he appears to have the inside track as he's fully recovered and practicing this spring.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Colton Joseph ready to change Wisconsin's recent history of misfortune with transfer QBs

Wisconsin has struggled to keep quarterbacks healthy or produce many points lately

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Commits to North Carolina Edwards (knee) has committed to North Carolina, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact On a visit to North Carolina as of Sunday, Edwards wasted little time selecting his next team, the quarterback's third in college. After three seasons with Maryland, the senior transferred to Wisconsin, where he suffered a knee injury two games in that is still affecting him. Now that Edwards has a 2026 team, his focus shifts to recovery.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

Plans to enter portal Edwards (knee) plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact In the midst of recovery from a long-term knee injury, Edwards will focus on changing colleges for his 2026 season. He transferred from Maryland to Wisconsin for 2025 but played in only a few games for a struggling Badgers team. The expectation is that Edwards medically redshirts his 2025 season to preserve a year of collegiate eligibility that he will look to take advantage of in 2026.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2025 • SI.COM

Effectively done for 2025 Edwards (knee) is still 4-6 weeks away from being ready to play and is thus done for the 2025 season, per Colton Bartholomew of the Wisconsin State Journal.

Impact Edwards hasn't played since he re-aggravated his knee against Maryland in Week 4. The former Terp was supposed to be Wisconsin's starting quarterback this season, but he only attempted 16 passes due to injury. The Badgers figure to ride with true freshman Carter Smith for the remainder of the season, while Edwards' status is unclear for the future.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Edwards (knee) will sit out again Saturday against Indiana, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Edwards hasn't appeared in a contest since Week 4, so it's not a big surprise that he'll be sidelined again for Saturday's tilt. It's already been reported that Carter Smith will draw the start under center, while Edwards could conceivably return for the final two contests of the regular season and retain redshirt eligibility.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Indiana tries to complete a 2nd straight perfect home season when Wisconsin visits

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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin QB Danny O'Neil carted off field after getting injured in upset of No. 24 Washington

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NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Still out for Week 11 Edwards (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus Washington.

Impact Edwards will miss his fifth consecutive game as he continues to recover from his knee injury. Danny O'Neil appears set to start Saturday's game as a result. Edwards' next chance to play is next Saturday at Indiana.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Fickell will remain Wisconsin's coach 'beyond this season,' AD Chris McIntosh says

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin loses running back Dilin Jones and center Jake Renfro for the rest of the season

Wisconsin won’t have its leading rusher or starting center for the rest of the season

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 6 Oregon survives lackluster performance with 21-7 win over Wisconsin

Jordon Davison rushed for a pair of touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon overcame a slow start to hand Wisconsin its sixth straight loss with a 21-7 victory on a rainy Saturday night

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Edwards (knee) won't play Saturday versus Oregon.

Impact Edwards has only appeared in two games this season and will now be sidelined for another week. Hunter Simmons should get the start at quarterback again for the Badgers once again during Saturday's matchup. Edwards' next chance to play will be Week 10 versus Washington.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Edwards (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against Ohio State.

Impact Edwards will miss this matchup as he works his way back from a knee injury. He will aim to be back for next week's game against Oregon.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to start Saturday Edwards (knee) isn't expected to start against Ohio State on Saturday, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Edwards continues to battle a knee injury, and while he was never expected to start in this contest, now it looks like it's almost confirmed. Edwards has been limited to only two appearances this season, completing seven of 20 passes for 113 yards. Expect Hunter Simmons to get the nod under center, while Danny O'Neil should operate as the backup.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers coach Luke Fickell facing plenty of heat as No. 1 Ohio State heads to Wisconsin

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Sidelined vs Iowa Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Iowa.

Impact Edwards is set to miss his fourth game of the season as he continues to battle a knee injury. In his absence, Hunter Simmons will star at quarterback for the Badgers for the second straight week. Edwards' next chance to play will be Week 8 versus Ohio State.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined vs Iowa Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Iowa.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Very doubtful vs. Hawkeyes Edwards (knee) is viewed as very doubtful for Saturday's game against Iowa, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Edwards' knee injury had him trending in the wrong direction ahead of Saturday's game, and it now looks to be very unlikely that he'll play against the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-3 quarterback's likely absence will slot in Hunter Simmons to get his second start of the season.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for Week 7 Edwards (knee) is likely out for Saturday's game against Iowa, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Nakos indicates that Edwards' knee injury remains problematic. If he is either limited or out against Iowa, Wisconsin's starting quarterback will be Hunter Simmons. During the Badgers' latest game, at Michigan, their QB2 logged zero touchdowns and one interception.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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