Sam Howell and Drake Maye share special moment during UNC-App State game

Posted Sep 5, 2022
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye scored his first career rushing touchdown in a game that needed every point the Tar Heels could score. With 11:56 left in the third quarter, he extended the UNC lead to 34-21 on a 12 yard run. Most Tar Heel fans noticed the presence of former Tar Heel QB1 Sam Howell outside the end zone and on the sideline. (Keeping It Heel)

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