Jacolby Criswell Recounts QB Competition With Drake Maye Upon UNC Return

Posted Jul 17, 2024
Jacolby Criswell rejoined the North Carolina football program looking to earn a starting quarterback spot, saying Monday that nobody wants to "play this sport to sit the bench." The situation with UNC's quarterback position is familiar for Criswell. He competed with now-New England Patriots QB Drake Maye for the starting job ahead of UNC's 2022 season. (Inside Carolina)

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