Mack Brown views Mayo Bowl as "new opportunity" for new QB Conner Harrell, others

Posted Dec 27, 2023
UNC football coach Mack Brown is calling the Duke’s Mayo Bowl the "New Opportunity Bowl." With quarterback Drake Maye and 11 other starters from the beginning of the season not playing because they’re preparing for the draft, transferring, or injured, the Tar Heels largely will use Wednesday’s game against West Virginia to evaluate young talent. (Associated Press)

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