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Quarterback Gio Lopez, South Alabama transfer, commits to UNC

The spring transfer portal cycle is off and running, and North Carolina made its first big splash on Thursday evening.

Quarterback Gio Lopez, a sophomore from South Alabama, pledged his commitment to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels. The 6-foot left-hander threw for 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns last season with the Jaguars, while also running for 465 yards and seven touchdowns. South Alabama went 7-6 in 2024.

Excited and grateful, go Heels! @UNCFootball pic.twitter.com/1qpdXxsHXa

— Gio Lopez 7ufe0fu20e3 (@lopezgio1) April 18, 2025

North Carolina certainly has holes to fill during the spring portal window.