Sam Howell, North Carolina Roll Past Mercer 56-7 In Home Finale

Posted Nov 23, 2019
Sam Howell threw for three first-half scores to set a single-season record for the most touchdown passes by a true freshman in Bowl Subdivision history as North Carolina beat Mercer 56-7 in its home finale Saturday in Chapel Hill. Howell completed 10 of 13 passes for 152 yards and scores of 66, 4, and 33 yards in a dominating opening half for the Tar Heels. (Associated Press)

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