UNC Football Staff Will Challenge QBs To Make Decision & Get Them Ready

Posted Feb 24, 2022
UNC quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell are the primary contenders for Sam Howell's former job, but Mack Brown said Tuesday that sophomore Jefferson Boaz and freshman Conner Harrell also will get looks. "They will all have opportunities. We will probably not make a decision who will start until fall because we want to have pre-season camp." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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