Maye-to-McCollum pass plays lead No. 20 North Carolina past Minnesota 31-13
1 year, 3 months ago

Maye-to-McCollum pass plays lead No. 20 North Carolina past Minnesota 31-13

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Drake Maye figured Nate McCollum was ready for a big game as North Carolina’s top target Saturday. Maye threw for a season-high 414 yards to go with two touchdowns, while McCollum flirted with a single-game UNC receiving record as the 20th-ranked Tar Heels pushed past Minnesota 31-13 on Saturday. Maye overcame two interceptions and ultimately provided the only reliable source of offense for the Tar Heels, who were unable to run the ball against one of nation’s top defenses but still posted 519 yards. That unit smothered UNC’s rushing game most of the day after the Tar Heels got 234 yards on the ground from Hampton last week.

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Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Hollywood Smothers slipped through the middle of the line for a 2-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left to help N.C. State beat rival North Carolina 35-30 on Saturday night in the Tar Heels’ final game under Mack Brown. “So I’m really, really …

UNC’s Cormac Ryan was dominant in a win at Duke. He let the Cameron Crazies know about it, too
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UNC’s Cormac Ryan was dominant in a win at Duke. He let the Cameron Crazies know about it, too

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DURHAM, N.C. — It took roughly two minutes before North Carolina guard Cormac Ryan caught a pass and buried a corner 3-pointer with no hesitation in front of Duke’s rowdy fans. “Cormac, I mean, he’s got that dog in him,” UNC veteran big man Armando Bacot said, adding that Ryan “brought the fire today.” “To go out there and be …

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brad Brownell kept telling his Clemson players that they were a better team than their results had shown so far with their NCAA Tournament hopes in question. PJ Hall had 25 points along with the go-ahead putback with 3:14 left as the Tigers stunned the Tar Heels 80-76 on Tuesday night, earning a marquee win despite …

UNC QB Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won’t play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl
1 year ago

UNC QB Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won’t play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl

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North Carolina star quarterback Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won’t play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl for the Tar Heels against West Virginia. The school has also announced that all-ACC linebacker Cedric Gray, receiver Devontez “Tez” Walker, offensive lineman Corey Gaynor and defensive lineman Myles Murphy are all entering the NFL draft. We wish them nothing but …

No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener
1 year ago

No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina found energy from its full-court pressure. RJ Davis scored 27 points and North Carolina ran off 22 unanswered points in the second half to rally past Florida State 78-70 on Saturday. Armando Bacot added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who trailed by 14 early after the break after managing just …

Maye throws for 4 TDs as North Carolina rolls past Campbell 59-7
1 year, 1 month ago

Maye throws for 4 TDs as North Carolina rolls past Campbell 59-7

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina wanted to avoid late-game drama and that wasn’t a problem Saturday afternoon. Drake Maye threw two of his four touchdown passes to Tez Walker, Omarion Hampton ran for two touchdowns and the Tar Heels shed a two-game losing streak by beating Campbell 59-7. Hampton gained 144 rushing yards on 15 carries and North Carolina’s …

Walker snags 3 TD catches to help No. 12 UNC beat No. 25 Miami 41-31 for 6-0 start
1 year, 2 months ago

Walker snags 3 TD catches to help No. 12 UNC beat No. 25 Miami 41-31 for 6-0 start

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But a week after a crushing last-second loss to Georgia Tech, Miami struggled badly in the third quarter, both in moving the ball and slowing down the Tar Heels. “We found ourselves trying to catch that momentum back, and never did.” Walker got loose on a …

No. 14 North Carolina in full control with Maye accounting for 4 touchdowns in 40-7 win over Orange
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 14 North Carolina in full control with Maye accounting for 4 touchdowns in 40-7 win over Orange

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “This was important to to get better and that’s what they did.” The Tar Heels overpowered the Orange with a ball-control offense that churned out 644 yards total offense and about twice as much time of possession. North Carolina’s second scoring drive ended on Maye’s 1-yard …

Drake Maye throws 296 yards, completes left-handed TD pass as No. 17 UNC beats Pitt 41-24
1 year, 3 months ago

Drake Maye throws 296 yards, completes left-handed TD pass as No. 17 UNC beats Pitt 41-24

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think I that may be the coolest play I’ve seen in college football,” said UNC coach Mack Brown, who turned 72 last month. Maye finished 22 of 30 for 296 yards and added a pair of rushing touchdowns as the Tar Heels improved to 4-0 …

No. 17 North Carolina edges Appalachian State 40-34 in two overtimes
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 17 North Carolina edges Appalachian State 40-34 in two overtimes

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drake Maye’s 13-yard run in the second overtime helped rescue North Carolina and the Tar Heels’ defense made it hold up in a 40-34 win. “They picked themselves back up and went right back to work.” Appalachian State gained 494 yards in total offense, but couldn’t …

Drake Maye throws 2 TDs, No. 21 North Carolina has 9 sacks in 31-17 win over South Carolina
1 year, 3 months ago

Drake Maye throws 2 TDs, No. 21 North Carolina has 9 sacks in 31-17 win over South Carolina

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Tar Heels have a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Drake Maye. Maye threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and North Carolina’s upstart defense had nine sacks as the 21st-ranked Tar Heels defeated border rival South Carolina 31-17 on Saturday …

UNC’s Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game
2 years ago

UNC’s Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s just literally a dream of going out in an NFL stadium, playing against a team the caliber of Clemson — it gets you anxious,” Maye said. Maye led UNC to its first-ever 6-0 road record this season — all by seven or fewer points — …

Maye, Downs lead No. 17 UNC to 31-28 victory over Virginia
2 years, 1 month ago

Maye, Downs lead No. 17 UNC to 31-28 victory over Virginia

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After Virginia went ahead in the third quarter, Brown said Downs approached him on the sideline, tryng to offer the coach the same encouragement he provides to them. Elliott praised the players that stepped in for what he called “the big three,” but said: “We talk …

Maye finds Green late, lifts UNC past rival Duke 38-35
2 years, 2 months ago

Maye finds Green late, lifts UNC past rival Duke 38-35

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drake Maye connected with Antoine Green for an 8-yard score with 16 seconds left that stood up on replay review, lifting the Tar Heels past rival Duke 38-35 on Saturday night. He even quipped that he jokingly told one of the officials: “Don’t do it, don’t …

Maye’s big day leads North Carolina past Virginia Tech 41-10
2 years, 2 months ago

Maye’s big day leads North Carolina past Virginia Tech 41-10

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Drake Maye threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more to continue his strong start to the season and North Carolina opened up Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 41-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. “Standing in the pocket or …

Maye’s 5 TDs lift UNC over Appalachian State 63-61
2 years, 3 months ago

Maye’s 5 TDs lift UNC over Appalachian State 63-61

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina’s redshirt freshman quarterback continued his torrid start to the season, throwing for 352 yards and combining for five touchdowns as the Tar Heels outlasted Appalachian State 63-61 on Saturday — despite surrendering 40 points to the Mountaineers in a wild fourth quarter. “He’s a …

Maye leads Tar Heels past Florida A&M 56-24 in first start
2 years, 3 months ago

Maye leads Tar Heels past Florida A&M 56-24 in first start

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Drake Maye threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half in his first collegiate start and North Carolina beat undermanned Florida A&M 56-24 to open the season Saturday night. … I’m extremely proud of how they came together because …

Drake Maye gets the call as North Carolina QB starter
2 years, 4 months ago

Drake Maye gets the call as North Carolina QB starter

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina is going with redshirt freshman Drake Maye as the starting quarterback for Saturday’s opener against Florida A&M. The Tar Heels coach said there was little separation between Maye and Criswell, who Brown said will get his chance. Maye is the …

Williams’ 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6
4 years, 3 months ago

Williams’ 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina opened a high-expectation season with a fast start and a strong finish, sandwiched around a run of mistake-filled play. “I thought we probably scored too quickly and felt like it was going to be an easy day, and then had some lapses against a new defense,” coach Mack Brown said, adding: “We settled down …

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