Drake Maye, Antoine Green win win ACC player of week awards

UNC football quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Antoine Green were honored by the ACC after a big Week 9 game vs. PItt.

After a dominating performance on Saturday night against Pitt, a pair of UNC football players are earning Atlantic Coast Conference honors.

Quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Antoine Green were honored by the conference on Monday afternoon. Maye was named the Quarterback of the Week while Green was named the Wide Receiver of the Week.

Maye threw for 388 yards, completing 33 of his 44 attempts for five touchdowns in the game. He set new career highs in passing yards, completions, and attempts.

Meanwhile, Green caught 10 passes for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game, which were also career highs for the wide receiver. The duo helped UNC complete a comeback after trailing at halftime. They gained the lead in the third quarter and never looked back in the big win.

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