Sam Howell Named ACC Quarterback of the Week

Posted Oct 21, 2019
North Carolina freshman quarterback Sam Howell tied the UNC record with five touchdown passes as the Tar Heels came out on the short end of a 43-41 six-overtime thriller at Virginia Tech. Howell passed for over 300 yards (348) for the third time in the Tar Heels' last four games. This is Howell's third ACC Quarterback of the Week honor this season. (The ACC)

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