Drake Maye Named ACC Football Rookie Of The Week

Posted Sep 26, 2022
Named ACC Rookie of the Week for the second time following his performance in the Tar Heels’ 45-32 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye had 337 total yards and threw 5 touchdown passes, raising his season total to 16 in four games. Maye finished 17-of-32 passing for 301 yards and rushed for 36 yards. (The ACC)

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