Carolina Insider: Week One Thoughts, Max Johnson Injury, Darcy McFarlane

Carolina Insider: Week One Thoughts

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team is now one game into the 2023 season and there are plenty of things to be excited about.

The Tar Heels looked impressive in their 56-24 win over Florida A&M on Saturday. They put up over 600 yards of offense and forced four turnovers. The defense was also stout, allowing just 24 points.

One of the most impressive things about the Tar Heels was the play of quarterback Drake Maye. The redshirt freshman completed 24 of 36 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns.

Maye also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown. He was able to make plays with both his arm and his legs, which is a dangerous combination for opposing defenses.

Max Johnson Injury

The one negative from the game was the injury to quarterback Max Johnson. Johnson started the game, but he left in the second quarter with an injury to his throwing hand.

The severity of the injury is not yet known, but it is a concern for the Tar Heels. Johnson is a talented quarterback and his absence would be a big blow to the team.

Darcy McFarlane

One player who has emerged as a leader for the Tar Heels is linebacker Darcy McFarlane. McFarlane had a team-high 11 tackles against Florida A&M and he also forced a fumble.

McFarlane is a physical presence on the defense and he is a key part of the team's success. He is a vocal leader and he sets the tone for the defense.