Drake Maye throws 2 TDs, No. 21 North Carolina has 9 sacks in 31-17 win over South Carolina

Posted Sep 2, 2023
Heisman Trophy hopeful Drake Maye threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, North Carolina’s upstart defense had nine sacks and the 21st-ranked Tar Heels beat border rival South Carolina 31-17 on Saturday night in a neutral-site game in Charlotte. British Brooks ran for 103 yards and Omarion Hampton added two short TD runs for the Tar Heels. (Associated Press)

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