The case for UNC football QB Drake Maye to win the Heisman Trophy

Posted Nov 17, 2022
Four months ago, Drake Maye was competing just to be the starting quarterback for North Carolina. Now, Maye finds himself as a serious candidate for college football's most prestigious award. With support growing for the redshirt freshman to be considered for this year's Heisman Trophy, UNC officially threw its support behind Maye on Monday. (Fayetteville Observer)

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