UNC Quarterback Sam Howell Named To FWAA Freshman All-American Team

Posted Jan 13, 2020
North Carolina record-setting quarterback Sam Howell was named to the Football Writers Association of America-Shaun Alexander Freshman All-America Team on Monday. Howell, one of two quarterbacks on the team, threw a true freshman FBS record 38 touchdowns in 2019. Howell finished the 2019 season with 3,641 passing yards, 38 TDs, and 7 INTs. (GoHeels.com)

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