JACOLBY CRISWELL NEWS

Little work in win over FSU Criswell completed 13 of 17 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-11 victory over Florida State. He also had eight rushes for 18 yards.

Impact Criswell wasn't needed much in this one as the Tar Heals ran for 289 yards on the Seminoles.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jacolby Criswell's 'moneymaker' making UNC football more competitive Quarterback began 2024 season with little hope of playing but has taken over as the starter and now has first victory.

OCTOBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Big day in win over UVA Criswell completed 19 of 30 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-14 victory versus Virginia. He also had four rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Criswell bounced back from a bit of a disappointing outing against Georgia Tech with a much better performance against Virginia racking up 293 yards and two TDs. Saturday's game gives him four games of 25 yards or more in the last five games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

UNC's Jacolby Criswell Navigates Risk-Reward on Taking Hits With five games left in the Tar Heels’ regular season, the QB says he’s refreshed and remains willing to take a beating on certain throws.

OCTOBER 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Three touchdowns in loss to GT Criswell completed 17 of 31 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-34 defeat against Georgia Tech. He also had 13 rushes for 73 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Criswell didn't have his best game through the air but he made up for it with his legs rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in loss to Pitt Criswell completed 24 of 45 passes for 269 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 loss versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Criswell has continued to provide UNC with solid production from the quarterback position as he has now had three straight games with 250+ passing yards.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in loss to Duke Criswell was 21-for-39 passing for 251 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 21-20 defeat versus Duke. He also had seven rushes for 26 yards.

Impact Despite the loss to Duke, Criswell continued his steady play on Saturday throwing for over 250 yards and two touchdowns. It looks as though Criswell has cemented himself into the starting role for the Tar Heels moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in loss to JMU Criswell was 28-for-48 passing for 475 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 70-50 defeat to James Madison. He also had eight rushes for five yards.

Impact After several low flying weeks for UNC quarterbacks, Criswell exploded in the back high flying game against JMU to the tune of 475 yards and three touchdowns. Criswell however ran into a couple mistakes throwing two interceptions that were the difference in this game as the UNC defense struggled mightily.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Calls Mount for Longtime College Football Coach to Retire After Saturday's Game The North Carolina Tar Heels (-10.5) entered their game with the James Madison Dukes as clear favorites, despite having to use their third-s...

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expert Analysis: Jacolby Criswell's Time, UNC's Keys, Final Score Prediction vs. James Madison Inside Carolina experts give an in-depth breakdown of what to expect for the Tar Heels in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 20 • 247SPORTS.COM

Named Week 4 starter Criswell will start in Week 4 for North Carolina when the Tar Heels host JMU, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Criswell replaced Connor Harrell in North Carolina's win over North Carolina Central last week, and that move immediately payed dividends for Mack Brown's squad. He led a 41-yard scoring drive upon entering the game, and helped North Carolina cruise to a 45-10 win. The gunslinger finished with 161 yards passing and one touchdown on 60.9 percent completion. He's now effectively unseated Conner Harrell as the starter in Chapel Hill.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Film Room: Criswell Shows Promise in First Extensive Action Inside Carolina Xs and Os analyst Jason Staples reviews the UNC-NCCU game film.

SEPTEMBER 18 • 247SPORTS.COM

Took over in win Criswell was 14-for-23 passing for 161 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-10 victory over North Carolina Central.

Impact After starting the game with two drives which produced just one first down the Tar Heels switched things up bringing in Criswell in place of Conner Harrell. The switch paid off immediately as Criswell led a 41-yard drive to the end zone upon entering the game. The success bodes well for Criswell as the Tar Heels look to find a permanent answer at quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Seems out of running to be QB1 Criswell is not expected to share snaps during the Tar Heels' game Thursday at Minnesota, Inside Carolina reports.

Impact Currently, Max Johnson and Conner Harrell appear to be the Tar Heels' primary quarterbacks. The announcement significantly lowers Criswell's statistical upside.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Making case to be Week 1 starter Criswell is making a case to be North Carolina's quarterback to begin their 2024 season, Evan Rogers of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact North Carolina's football program must decide on a starting quarterback to use when the team begins its 2024 season at Minnesota on Aug. 29. The contenders include Criswell, Max Johnson and Conner Harrell. Criswell re-enrolled at North Carolina after Arkansas' 2023 season, which has proven to be the senior's best thus far.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jacolby Criswell circled back to UNC football to compete for the QB job once again He was teammates with Sam Howell and Drake Maye. After a season at Arkansas, Jacolby Criswell has returned to UNC to compete for the startin...

JULY 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Scouting Report: Jacolby Criswell Jason Staples provides his comprehensive player analysis, with grades, stats, scouting notes, clips, and 2024 outlook.

JULY 11 • 247SPORTS.COM

Could Jacolby Criswell be Sam Pittman's Backup Answer? Morrilton native enters portal, planning visit to Fayetteville where backup needed.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell enters transfer portal UNC sophomore backup quarterback Jacolby Criswell announced on Sunday that he will enter the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

UNC QB Jacolby Criswell to enter transfer portal The junior signal caller served as the backup to Drake Maye and will now finish his collegiate career elsewhere.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Given backup role Criswell will backup newly named starter Drake Maye to start the season, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact Criswell has lost the fall camp quarterback battle with newly named starter, Drake Maye. The redshirt sophomore appeared in three games for UNC last season, throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown. Criswell will be the first man up barring poor performance or an injury to Maye.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has not secured QB1 position yet Criswell is still battling Drake Maye for North Carolina's QB1 spot, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Criswell will know if he has earned the starting quarterback spot over Drake Maye on Monday, but until then he will have to continue battling hard. The junior has never started for the Tar Heels, and has appeared in seven games over the past two seasons and thrown a combined 16 completions for 195 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE