Drake Maye fueled by late struggles, not Heisman hype, ahead of 2023 season

Posted Jul 30, 2023
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye has only 14 career starts but he enters the 2023 season as one of the biggest stars in all of college football. The ACC Football Kickoff obliged with Heisman Trophy buzz, talk of conference championship hopes, and projections that Maye could be among the first players taken in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. (CBS Sports)

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