Josh Downs, Drake Maye Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors

Posted Nov 7, 2022
ACC Quarterback of the Week Drake Maye accounted for 367 total yards in the Tar Heels’ 31-28 win at Virginia. Maye passed for 293 yards and two passing touchdowns and ran for 74 yards and another TD against the Cavaliers. Receiver of the Week Josh Downs had a career-high 15 receptions and finished with a season-high 166 receiving yards and a TD. (The ACC)

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