Drake Maye Headlines College Football's Best QB Debuts from Week 0

Posted Aug 29, 2022
Drake Maye gets high marks for his starting debut in Chapel Hill, as he guided the Tar Heels to an average of 7.8 yards per play in a 56-24 win over Florida A&M. Maye commanded the offense (29 of 37 for 294 yards and five TDs) and added 55 yards rushing. The redshirt freshman is the first player in UNC history to throw five TDs in a season opener. (Athlon Sports)

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