GIO LOPEZ QUARTERBACK - NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
1747  YDS  •
10  TD  •
5  INT 
QUARTERBACK - NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
1747 YDS
10 TD
5 INT
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Listed on unofficial two-deep Lopez (back) is listed on UNC's unofficial two-deep ahead of Week 2 against Charlotte, per 247Sports.com.
Impact Lopez is considered questionable this week after leaving the Tar Heels' Week 1 debacle of a loss to TCU in the second half with a back injury. Before the opener, North Carolina didn't drop a two-deep at all, and given that this one remains "unofficial" it should be taken with a grain of salt. This by no means that Lopez will play in Week 2, but it's a positive indicator that the quarterback's injury might not hold him out all that long.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
What UNC football coach Bill Belichick said about Gio Lopez's injury update UNC football coach Bill Belichick was asked about quarterback Gio Lopez's injury ahead of the Tar Heels' Week 2 game at Charlotte. Here's th...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM
Not completely ruled out for Week 2 Lopez (back) could still potentially suit up for North Carolina in Week 2, per On3.com.
Impact Lopez left the Tar Heels' blowout Week 1 loss in the second half with a back injury, paving the way for Max Johnson to take the reins at quarterback. Still, UNC appears optimistic about Lopez's injury, as he's back on the practice field as of Wednesday. The question now becomes whether you want anything to do with Lopez from a fantasy standpoint after he finished the opener with a stat-line that read 4-of-10 passing, 69 yards and an interception.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Belichick Loses College Coaching Debut; North Carolina Falls to TCU, 48-14

Bill Belichick's first run as a college coach at North Carolina is officially underway, and his Tar Heels got off to a sprint of a start.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Bill Belichick Loses College Coaching Debut; North Carolina Falls to TCU, 48-14

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut by rolli...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
Gio Lopez injury update: UNC football QB exits game vs TCU UNC quarterback Gio Lopez exited the game with an injury in the second half against TCU. Here's what we know.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM
UNC Offensive Struggles Summed Up in One Sad Graphic During Bill Belichick's Debut Gio Lopez was the subject of a very sad graphic during Bill Belichick’s UNC debut.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Belichick's college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

In his first game as a college coach, Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team started fast only to get blown out
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
Uncertain status for Week 2 Lopez (back) is uncertain to play against Charlotte on Saturday, head coach Bill Belichick told media, including Ben Sherman of On3.com, during Monday's post-game press conference....
Impact Lopez left the game in the third quarter after a hit and didn't return, with Max Johnson taking his place under center. Given the short week, it wouldn't be surprising if Lopez isn't ready to play against the 49ers on Saturday, which would potentially lead to a start for Johnson. Lopez went 4-for-10 for 69 yards, an interception and a lost fumble, while Johnson went 9-for-11 for 103 yards and a score.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Uncertain status for Week 2 Lopez (back) is uncertain to play against Charlotte on Saturday, head coach Bill Belichick told media, including Ben Sherman of On3.com, during Monday's post-game press conference....
Impact Lopez left the game in the third quarter after a hit and didn't return, with Max Johnson taking his place under center. Given the short week, it wouldn't be surprising if Lopez isn't ready to play against the 49ers on Saturday, which would potentially lead to a start for Johnson. Lopez went 4-for-10 for 69 yards, an interception and a lost fumble, while Johnson went 9-for-11 for 103 yards and a score.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't return Monday Lopez (back) didn't return after exiting Monday's 48-14 loss against TCU in the third quarter.
Impact Lopez departed the game after being sacked with 6:56 left in the third quarter, and Max Johnson was under center the rest of the game. Lopez completed only four of his 10 passes for 69 yards with an interception and a lost fumble, and it's uncertain if he'd be under center for the Week 2 matchup against UNC Charlotte on Saturday -- both due to the injury but also due to his poor performance. Johnson outplayed him during his brief stint under center.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't return Monday Lopez (back) didn't return after exiting Monday's 48-14 loss against TCU in the third quarter.
Impact Lopez departed the game after being sacked with 6:56 left in the third quarter, and Max Johnson was under center the rest of the game. Lopez completed only four of his 10 passes for 69 yards with an interception and a lost fumble, and it's uncertain if he'd be under center for the Week 2 matchup against UNC Charlotte on Saturday -- both due to the injury but also due to his poor performance. Johnson outplayed him during his brief stint under center.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with back injury Lopez left Monday's game against TCU in the third quarter with a back injury and will not return, Noah Weiskopf of 247sports reports.
Impact Lopez left in the third quarter after taking a hard hit while running to escape pressure. After a good looking opening drive that resulted in a touchdown, Lopez struggled before departing with the injury. He was 4-of-10 passing for 69 yards with an interception and lost a fumble. Max Johnson took over at quarterback after Lopez's injury.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with back injury Lopez left Monday's game against TCU in the third quarter with a back injury and did not return, Noah Weiskopf of 247sports reports.
Impact Lopez left in the third quarter after taking a hard hit while running to escape pressure. After a good looking opening drive that resulted in a touchdown, Lopez struggled before departing with the injury. He was 4-of-10 passing for 69 yards with an interception and lost a fumble. Max Johnson took over at quarterback after Lopez's injury.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
'Magic' under center: Shipp and Lopez's bond fuels UNC offensive hopes North Carolina fans can expect to see plenty of the Tar Heels' quarterback-wide receiver duo, Gio Lopez and Jordan Shipp, in 2025. Shipp ope...
AUGUST 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
UNC Football's much-anticipated opener by the numbers 4: Left-handed quarterbacks on the UNC Football roster. Starter Gio Lopez, Max Johnson, Au'Tori...
AUGUST 28, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM
'Magic' in the making: No-look pass earns nickname for UNC starting QB Gio Lopez When UNC Football takes the field against TCU on Monday, it’ll be a new era in Chapel Hill with Gio...
AUGUST 28, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM
Gio Lopez Discusses Being Named UNC's Starting QB North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez met with the media Wednesday after being named the Tar Heels' starting quarterback. Story, video of his...
AUGUST 27, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Deadspin | Bill Belichick names Gio Lopez as UNC's starting QB Deadspin | Bill Belichick names Gio Lopez as UNC's starting QB
AUGUST 27, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Belichick Makes it Official, Lopez Named Starting QB North Carolina Football Coach Bill Belichick formally announced Wednesday Gio Lopez as the Tar Heels' starting quarterback.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
North Carolina's Bill Belichick turns to Gio Lopez as starting QB for opener against TCU CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina will start South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez at quarterback against TCU on Monday in Bill Belichick's...
AUGUST 27, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Bill Belichick Starting QB Gio Lopez in UNC's Season Opener vs. TCU

North Carolina will start transfer Gio Lopez at quarterback against TCU on Monday in Bill Belichick's college coaching debut.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Bill Belichick Starting QB Gio Lopez in UNC's Season Opener vs. TCU
Bill Belichick Names Gio Lopez as North Carolina's Starting Quarterback Gio Lopez indeed is locked in as North Carolina’s starting quarterback entering the 2025 college...
AUGUST 27, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

North Carolina's Bill Belichick turns to Gio Lopez as starting QB for opener against TCU

North Carolina will start Gio Lopez at quarterback against TCU in Bill Belichick's college coaching debut
AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Bill Belichick might have just named the solution to UNC's biggest 2024 problem | Sporting News The North Carolina Tar Heels have officially named their starting QB for 2025: Gio Lopez. For the first time since Drake Maye, the Tar Heels...
AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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