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North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. dissed by ESPN announcer on hot mic

North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. found himself at the center of an on-air controversy after an ESPN announcer’s unflattering remark was caught on a hot mic during pregame coverage.

The incident occurred ahead of UNC’s Week 6 matchup against the undefeated Pittsburgh Panthers, a nationally ranked team entering the game with a 5-0 record. The Tar Heels, struggling with a two-game losing skid, are seeking their first win over Pitt in ACC play, while the Panthers aim to maintain their perfect season under head coach Bill Belichick.

The Tar Heels’ offensive line and quarterback will face a critical test against Pittsburgh’s fifth-year senior quarterback, Holden Geriner, who is making his first start since high school in a high-stakes ACC showdown at Acrisure Stadium.

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