Sam Howell, Tar Heels make big rally to beat Wake Forest 59-53

Posted Nov 14, 2020
Sam Howell threw for UNC records of 550 yards and six touchdowns, and scored the go-ahead rushing TD with 4:11 left to help North Carolina rally past Wake Forest 59-53 on Saturday. Howell’s 20-yard keeper capped a comeback from 21 down midway through the third quarter for the Tar Heels, tying the program record for biggest comeback in a win. (Associated Press)

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