Sam Howell Makes Davey O'Brien Award Watch List

Posted Jul 14, 2020
Sam Howell will begin his UNC sophomore season listed on the 2020 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List, announced Tuesday by The Davey O'Brien Foundation. Howell enjoyed one of the finest seasons by a freshman quarterback in NCAA football history. The Indian Trail, North Carolina, native was named FWAA Freshman All-America. (GoHeels.com)

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