LOOK: Drake Maye, UNC strike first against Miami with early touchdown

UNC football quarterback Drake Maye hits J.J. Jones for a long touchdown early on against Miami mon Saturday.

The UNC football program is facing a tough Atlantic Coast Conference test as they are on the road against Miami on Saturday afternoon in Week 6.

With a 1-0 record in ACC play, the Tar Heels control its destiny in terms of the coastal division and Saturday is a big game against Miami. And UNC got things started off on the right foot.

After the defense forced a punt on Miami’s first possession, UNC’s offense was backed up inside its own 5. But after a first down, Drake Maye found a wide-open J.J. Jones for a 74-yard touchdown pass to grab a 7-0 lead. Check out the play below:

The Tar Heels have the early lead and look to build on it in Miami. Make sure to follow along with us for complete game day coverage.

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