[3] In week 12 of that season, Criswell made his first collegiate start against Wofford, filling in for injured starter Sam Howell.
[4] Following Howell's departure for the NFL, Criswell lost the starting quarterback competition to Drake Maye, and again saw limited action in 2022.
[9] After backing up Harrell against Charlotte, the two split time the following week against NC Central, with Criswell completing 14 of 23 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in a win.
[10] He was named the starter for the Tar Heels' matchup versus James Madison,[11] throwing for 475 yards and three touchdowns to two interceptions in a 70-50 loss.
[13] In his fifth start of the season, Criswell threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-14 victory over rivals Virginia, ending a four-game losing streak.