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Will open season as QB2 Baker lost the QB1 battle after Ethan Grunkemeyer was named the starter for Week 1 against Virginia Military on Saturday, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Baker didn't play in 2025 as a true freshman at UNC. He had an outside chance to earn the starting gig with the Hokies, but in the end, Grunkemeyer will get the nod.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

UNC Transfer QB Bryce Baker Commits To Virginia Tech Virginia Tech has addressed one of its most pressing needs ahead of the 2026 season, landing former North Carolina quarterback Bryce Baker o...

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Transfers to Virginia Tech Baker will transfer to Virginia Tech, per Kolby Crawford of 247Sports.com.

Impact Baker didn't play in 2025, his true freshman season with North Carolina. Now, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound gunslinger will take his talents to the Hokies, where he'll have four full seasons of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

UNC Quarterback Bryce Baker To Enter Transfer Portal North Carolina quarterback Bryce Baker plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Baker was a...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Leaving Chapel Hill Baker will enter the transfer portal, per On3.

Impact The news of Baker's departure comes on the same day North Carolina announced it was hiring Bobby Petrino away from Arkansas to be its offensive coordinator. That seems relevant, as Petrino and his offensive staff will likely look to add a quarterback they like via the transfer portal. Baker, a true freshman in 2025, didn't play this fall and will have four seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press