No. 21 North Carolina opens season against South Carolina as Heisman hopeful Drake Maye leads Tar Heels

North Carolina is coming off a 9-win season and ACC championship game appearance in 2021.
Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye is generating NFL draft buzz and is a top Heisman Trophy candidate.
South Carolina is led by third-year coach Shane Beamer and transfer quarterback Spencer Rattler from Oklahoma.
The game will be played in Charlotte and broadcast on ABC, with UNC favored by 2 1/2 points.
UNC is awaiting word on whether wide receiver transfer Devontez Walker will be cleared to play.