How have freshmen quarterbacks fared at North Carolina?

Posted Aug 19, 2019
With Sam Howell emerging as UNC's starting quarterback, the Tar Heels will have a freshman taking snaps for the third straight season. While big numbers have been tough to come by for freshmen starters in Chapel Hill, three managed to lead UNC to winning seasons, while Darian Durant rewrote the record books in a fantastic start to a strong career. (Heels Maven)

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