Tar Heels in NFL: Rodgers outduels Maye; Hampton has big day, scores first NFL TD

Posted Sep 22, 2025
In a battle between a veteran quarterback and a rising star, 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers got the best of Drake Maye on Sunday, even though Maye had better overall numbers on a day that Omarion Hampton scored his first NFL touchdown and collected 129 total yards. Maye went 28 of 37 passing for 268 yards, two touchdowns, and a costly interception. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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