North Carolina quarterback and 2022 ACC Player of the Year Drake Maye is a wanted man.

According to Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports, three “major bluebloods” reached out to Maye, attempting to pry him from UNC, floating NIL offers in the ballpark of $4 million. However, Maye has not entered the transfer portal.

Maye has family ties to the North Carolina program. His father played football at the school. Also, his brother Luke won a national championship with the basketball team.

If there is any doubt to the report, Pittsburgh head football coach Pat Narduzzi stated on 93.7 the Fan Tuesday that he was aware that at least two schools offered Maye $5 million to transfer.

Narduzzi ripped the current state of the NCAA’s transfer portal. The NCAA prohibits schools from contacting a player that has not entered the transfer portal. However, amid the name, image, and likeness era, it’s difficult for the NCAA to monitor violations.

Recently, North Carolina head coach Mack Brown acknowledged schools were tampering with Maye.

“I can’t say that [who they are], and don’t ask Drake,” Brown told reporters. “You know who they are. Just look at all the ones who are getting all the top recruits.”

As a redshirt freshman, Maye took over the starting quarterback position for the Tar Heels after Sam Howell left last spring for the NFL.

Drake Maye threw for 4,115 yards and 35 touchdowns against seven interceptions while completing 67.2% of his passes in 13 games this season. He led the Tar Hells to a 9-4 record, an ACC Coastal division title, and a trip to the ACC Championship Game.

Maye is an early favorite to win the Heisman Trophy in 2023. He is also rising on the draft boards for 2024 as a candidate to be the first overall pick.

Turning down as much as $5 million is insane, especially in today’s college sports atmosphere. However, Maye is in line for a great deal of money if he continues to trend in the right direction next season. And it appears he will attempt to do so in Carolina Blue.

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Oklahoma State star running back Chuba Hubbard offered some harsh words about his head coach’s decision to wear an OAN shirt on Monday, calling it “insensitive” and vowing not to associate with the school until he sees change.

OAN (One America News), has been under fire recently for its close ties to President Trump, extremely far-right reporting, and promotion of outlandish conspiracy theories. Especially during what appears to be a watershed moment in the fight against racial inequality in America, their stance is uncalled for.

Head coach Mike Gundy was photographed wearing the shirt on a fishing trip, sparking criticism for his decision to support the network in such a sensitive time. CBS Sports writer Kyle Boone also pointed out that Gundy has praised highly-controversial OAN’s reporting in the past, criticizing the “mainstream media.”

Hubbard reacted quickly to the news, and could be on his way out of Stillwater if he holds true to this threat.

It is not an understatement to say that Hubbard is the program’s most important player. The running back rushed for 2,094 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, leading the Cowboys to an 8-5 record. His departure would decimate the entire program, likely leading to a disappointing season.

If Gundy hopes to find success this season, he needs to make amends with his best player. Hubbard’s anger is certainly understandable, and his coach will need to earn back trust. Apologizing for his choice and condemning injustice seems like a good start.

While it is unclear if Hubbard plans to transfer or sit out the season, this could be one of the most important storylines to follow as the college football season approaches, and one that could help shape the Big 12 standings.

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Iowa has finally come to a decision regarding the future of strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, who has been accused by former players of being the prominent figure in a culture that held black players to a double standard.

Per college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Hawkeyes fired Doyle on Monday. Additionally, the university has held discussions with local law enforcement about conducting a more thorough investigation into the allegations of “racial disparities within the football program.”

Amid the civil unrest sparked by George Floyd’s murder, several former Iowa players came forward on Twitter to recount instances of Doyle belittling them from a racial perspective. This included berating players who sported cornrows and tattoos, as well as stepping on his players’ fingers during pre-workout stretches.

As part of Doyle’s settlement agreement with Iowa, the embattled strength coach will receive a $1.1 million buyout and full health benefits for the next 15 months.

Doyle held his post with the Hawkeyes throughout the entirety of head coach Kirk Ferentz’s tenure with the program, starting in 1999. This news was expected, as it comes shortly after Ferentz announced the decision to place his assistant on administrative leave this weekend.

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With another week of college football action in the books, multiple stars out there continue to record brilliant early auditions for a trip this winter to New York City.

Though still months away, it’s never too early to think about who may end up being in the running for the Heisman Trophy. Following more head-turning performances from over the weekend, here’s what our rankings currently look like:

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