UNC Football Season Breakdown: Passing Offense

Posted Jan 13, 2020
UNC’s passing game is ranked No. 25 in the nation with 285 yards per game and is ranked No. 12 in passing efficiency. Sam Howell completed 259 passes in 422 attempts this season (61.4 percent) for 3,641 yards, 38 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. The other Tar Heels attempted just six passes. 150 of his completions went for 10 or more yards. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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