Sam Howell garnering attention as 2020 Heisman contender

Posted Jan 18, 2020
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell just finished one of the best freshman seasons in college football history and doesn’t look ready to slow down anytime soon. 2020 Heisman odds were released following the National Championship this week. and the Tar Heel QB comes in at a tie for 10th with Alabama QB Mac Jones and LSU QB Myles Brennan. (Tar Heel Blog)

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