Even in defeat, UNC's Sam Howell Continues Strong 4th quarter play, emerges as ACC's top clutch QB

Posted Sep 15, 2019
After three games, Sam Howell is one of just eight FBS quarterbacks with at least 75 pass attempts, zero interceptions, and a completion rate over 60 percent. Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert of Oregon are on that list, too. For the season, Howell has completed 63 percent of his pass attempts for 701 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions. (ACC Sports Journal)

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