UNC Backup QBs Preparing for Potential Starring Role

Posted Nov 17, 2021
With Monday’s confirmation that Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell is participating in Senior Day activities and potentially forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, in addition to his questionable status for Saturday’s matchup with Wofford, all eyes will be on UNC backup quarterbacks Jacolby Criswell and Drake Maye at Kenan Stadium. (Inside Carolina)

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