The UNC football program is in the middle of one of its best seasons in recent memory, currently sitting at 9-1 on the year and undefeated in the ACC.
A large reason for that is the play under center with redshirt freshman [autotag]Drake Maye[/autotag]. Maye has not only become one of the best quarterbacks in the conference, but he has emerged in the conversation for the top player in the country.
His Heisman Trophy campaign is out there and he has been backed by numerous analysts around the country who think he deserves to not only be in the conversation, but be high on the list.
One analyst gave his take, however, for why Maye will not win the award… and he makes a pretty valid case.
Josh Pate of Late Kick Live and Late Kick Pod said the reason he won’t win is because too many votes haven’t seen UNC play this season.
Drake Maye isn’t going to win the Heisman because too many voters haven’t watched a single UNC game
— Josh Pate (@LateKickJosh) November 17, 2022
The Tar Heels are ranked No. 13 in both the AP Poll and College Football Playoff rankings but there still seems to be a hesitation to move UNC up even more despite its record. That could ultimately hurt Maye’s chances.
On the season, Maye has totaled 3,412 passing yards (3rd in NCAA), 34 passing touchdowns (1st) and just three interceptions. He also has 584 yards on the ground with five rushing touchdowns.
Maye has seven games with 300+ passing yards and seven games with at least three passing touchdowns. Maye has thrown an interception in just two games this year.
UNC will two more chances to improve its record, ranking and Maye’s case before taking on Clemson in the ACC Championship Game.
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