Starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. was forced to exit Saturday night's matchup against Louisville after suffering an apparent injury, creating another major concern for Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels.
The injury, which occurred on second down in the red zone, came when Edwards took a big hit and took some time to get up. Once he got back on his feet, Edwards entered the medical tent on the North Carolina sideline to receive attention from the team's medical staff.
There was initial optimism about his status, as Edwards was spotted throwing passes on the sideline after emerging from the medical tent.
However, the quarterback eventually made his way to the locker room for further evaluation.
With Edwards sidelined, Travis Burgess entered the game to take over the Tar Heels' offense.
The severity of Edwards' injury remains unclear, as does his availability for the remainder of Saturday night's contest.
For a UNC team that has already dealt with numerous injuries throughout the season, potentially losing its starting quarterback represents another significant challenge.
Edwards has played an important role in the Tar Heels' offense, and his absence would force Burgess into an even larger role moving forward. The veteran quarterback has taken his fair share of big hits this season and has somehow battled through the pain, but this latest hit seems to have affected him a little more than the others.
For now, UNC fans will anxiously await further updates regarding Edwards' status and whether he'll be able to return to action.
The Keeping It Heel team will provide updates regarding Billy Edwards Jr.'s injury as more news comes along.
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