Seven Starters Out For North Carolina In Mayo Bowl vs. West Virginia

Posted Dec 12, 2023
Seven UNC starters will not take part in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl against West Virginia. Drake Maye, Cedric Gray, Tez Walker, and Corey Gaynor will not participate in the game as they prepare for the NFL Draft. Starting tight ends John Copenhaver and Bryson Nesbit will miss the game due to injuries and Alijah Huzzie also will be unavailable with an injury. (Inside Carolina)

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