UNC faded in past 2 years with QB Drake Maye. Now they must fix that issue without him

Posted Aug 19, 2024
Mack Brown’s return to UNC stabilized the football program. His sixth season begins with a pair of hurdles to accomplishing more. The Tar Heels are moving forward after star quarterback Drake Maye headed to the NFL, and Brown is determined to figure out how to finish better after two straight late-season fades. "It’s a problem, it’s an issue," Brown said. (Associated Press)

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