North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw three touchdown passes to lead his team to a 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday night at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Edwards Jr., wearing number 9, orchestrated the Tar Heels' offense efficiently, with his three scoring strikes proving decisive in the non-conference matchup. The win marked a successful return to New England for the North Carolina program.
The Huskies fell to 21 points despite playing at home, as the Tar Heels' balanced attack overwhelmed the UConn defense. Associated Press reported the final score as 38-21 in favor of the visitors.
