Former QB Marquise Williams Announces 2026 UNC Football Boycott

Former North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams has publicly announced he will boycott all Tar Heels football games during the 2026 season. Williams, who left the program with 20 school records including 10,423 total yards, cited unspecified concerns regarding the program's current state under second-year head coach Bill Belichick. Despite recent claims from G.M. Mike Lombardi that the program is on a successful path, Williams stated he would not attend games due to rumors he is hearing.