North Carolina transfer WR Tez Walker won’t play in opener vs. South Carolina amid NCAA eligibility dispute

North Carolina transfer wideout Tez Walker won’t play in the season opener against South Carolina in Charlotte on Saturday as he awaits a final eligibility decision from the NCAA. He was deemed ineligible for a transfer waiver in August.

The Tar Heels have not exhausted options and are appealing the decision further to the NCAA. However, a decision won’t be coming in time for Walker to be eligible for Week 1. Head coach Mack Brown released a statement calling out the NCAA and pushing for Walker to be declared eligible.

“Our institution has been pushing for Tez’s case to be reviewed by the assigned committee, so that it could be heard prior to our first game. But, the NCAA’s unwillingness to provide clarification over the last few weeks has left us in this position,” Brown said.

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