College football QB battles 2025: Bill Belichick tabs transfer Gio Lopez as North Carolina's starter

As the 2025 college football season kicks off, several high-profile programs have announced their starting quarterbacks:

1. North Carolina: Bill Belichick, in his first year as head coach, named transfer Gio Lopez as the starting quarterback over veteran Max Johnson. Lopez was a standout at South Alabama last season and will start against TCU.

2. Michigan: Freshman Bryce Underwood, the top recruit in the 2025 class, will start for the Wolverines. He won the position over veteran transfer Mikey Keene.

3. Notre Dame: Redshirt freshman CJ Carr has been named the starter. Carr, a top-50 prospect, will lead the team against Miami in the season opener.

4. Ohio State: Julian Sayin, a former five-star recruit, takes the helm for the Buckeyes, aiming to defend their national championship starting against Texas.

5. Alabama: Ty Simpson will lead the Crimson Tide after waiting his