JACOLBY CRISWELL NEWS

Devontae Houston runs for 2 TDs and ETSU closes regular season with 28-26 victory over The Citadel

Devontae Houston ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns, Jacolby Criswell threw for 244 yards and another score, and East Tennessee State closed its regular season with a 28-26 victo...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Byrd throws his first 3 TD passes in ETSU's 52-35 win over Western Carolina

Jackson Byrd threw the first three touchdowns of his collegiate career and East Tennessee defeated Western Carolina 52-35 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Houston runs for 151 yards, 2 TDs as ETSU tops Samford 38-14

Devontae Houston ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns as East Tennessee State thumped Samford 38–14

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Late Newson touchdown seals West Georgia's 35-31 comeback win over East Tennessee State

Devion Newson caught a touchdown pass from Davin Wydner with 15 seconds left to seal a 35-31 West Georgia comeback win over East Tennessee State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Signs with East Tennessee State Criswell has signed with East Tennessee State, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Even though Criswell was one of the transfer portal's better quarterbacks available, he will enroll at a non-FBS university for his 2025 season. During 2024, the senior quarterback broke out with more than 2,500 all-purpose yards and 15 passing touchdowns.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

UNC, Bill Belichick suffer major shake-up with latest transfer portal loss | Sporting News Bill Belichick's transition to college coaching faces another challenge as North Carolina's starting quarterback, Jacolby Criswell, announce...

JANUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goes to locker room Criswell exited Saturday's bowl game against UConn and went to the locker room with an apparent left shoulder injury, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Criswell walked back to the locker room holing his left shoulder and was replaced by Michael Merdinger (transfer portal). While it's encouraging that the injury isn't to his throwing arm, it's unclear if Criswell will be able to return.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in rivalry loss Criswell completed 18 of 33 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 35-30 defeat against North Carolina State.

Impact Criswell had another solid day racking up over 250 yards and three touchdowns in the rivalry showdown with NC State. The Tar heels finish the season 6-6 and in line for a bowl game. Criswell has one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Awful day in loss to BC Criswell was 16-for-30 passing for 176 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 41-21 loss against Boston College. He also had eight rushes for -44 yards.

Impact Criswell had by far his worst day of the season as he completed just 53% of his passes while throwing three interceptions.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest day in win over Wake Criswell was 14-for-22 passing for 132 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory versus Wake Forest. He also had 10 rushes for -36 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Criswell wasn't asked to do much in this one as Omarion Hampton took over the game for UNC.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE