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

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye threw 4 of his 5 landing passes within the first half in his first collegiate begin and North Carolina beat undermanned Florida A&M 56-24 to open the season Saturday evening.

Six completely different North Carolina gamers scored touchdowns, with Josh Downs making two landing catches.

Florida A&M arrived with a roster diminished by practically two dozen gamers due to unresolved eligibility points. The record of these absent included linebacker Isaiah Land, who led the Soccer Championship Subdivision in sacks final 12 months.

Maye, a redshirt freshman and youthful brother of former Tar Heels basketball standout Luke Maye, accomplished 29 of 37 passes for 294 yards.

He had a pair notable achievements. He’s the primary North Carolina participant to throw 5 touchdowns in a season opener and the primary to attach for 5 touchdowns in a primary profession begin.

North Carolina operating again Omarion Hampton scored on landing runs of two and 25 yards in his debut. He completed with 101 dashing yards on 14 carries.

Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa threw for 2 touchdowns. He accomplished 28 of 38 passes for 279 yards with an interception.

The Jaguars had been inside 21-14 till Downs’ 2-yard landing catch with 5 seconds left within the first half.

HIS TOWN, FINALLY

Veteran North Carolina coach Mack Brown had by no means defeated a workforce from Tallahassee, Florida, till this outcome. As coach of the Tar Heels, Brown, a Florida State alum, had been 0-8 all-time towards Florida State.

This was the primary soccer assembly between Florida A&M and North Carolina.

Brown has 266 profession teaching victories.

THE TAKEAWAY

Florida A&M: The Jaguars couldn’t maintain their good stretches and that would have come partially due to restricted gamers accessible. They suited up about 50 gamers. They received’t play one other Soccer Bowl Subdivision workforce this 12 months, so repeating the success of a nine-win season from final 12 months seems potential.

North Carolina: The Tar Heels will likely be pleased with what they noticed from members of their younger offensive backfield. They received’t be so keen on the protection giving up 279 passing yards, with 273 of these coming throughout the primary three quarters.

UP NEXT

Florida A&M: The Jaguars play Jackson State in Miami on Sept. 4.

North Carolina: The Tar Heels play at Appalachian State on Saturday.

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