ESPN Ranks UNC No. 21 In 2023 Way-Too-Early college football Top 25

Posted Jan 10, 2023
UNC Quarterback Drake Maye, a leading Heisman Trophy candidate in 2023, is a big reason the Tar Heels are here. He passed for 4,321 yards with 38 touchdowns and led the Tar Heels in rushing with 698 yards while scoring seven touchdowns. Mack Brown hired new offensive line coach Randy Clements and former UCF offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. (ESPN.com)

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