North Carolina's Sam Howell has multiple marquee matchups on tap this fall

Posted Jul 13, 2020
Sam Howell burst onto the scene last year for the Tar Heels to spark a remarkable turnaround as a true freshman. Entering Year 2, the program is a trendy pick in the ACC Coastal and the quarterback is the chief reason why. Perhaps the biggest challenger in the division is a revamped Miami offense, which features coveted Houston transfer D'Eriq King. (Athlon Sports)

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