Drake Maye’s eye-popping stats, amazing play as a freshman demand Heisman consideration

Posted Oct 31, 2022
It’s been 73 seasons since a UNC football player had a solid chance of winning the Heisman Trophy, but Drake Maye is throwing history for a loop. Not since legendary running back Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice finished second in the Heisman voting in 1948 and 1949 has a Tar Heel earned his way into the Heisman Trophy discussion this far into the season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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