Josh Downs, Cedric Gray Earn ACC Weekly Football Honors

Posted Oct 18, 2021
ACC Linebacker of the Week Cedric Gray had six tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, and two interceptions, including the game-saving pick with six seconds left in UNC's win over Miami. ACC Co-Receiver of the Week Josh Downs had 11 receptions for 96 yards and scored a receiving touchdown for the eighth-straight game in Saturday’s victory. (The ACC)

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