Sam Howell Named Athlon Sports National Offensive Player of the Week

Posted Nov 16, 2020
Offensive Player of the Week: Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina. Howell threw for 550 yards and six touchdowns and added 21 yards and a touchdown on the ground in the Tar Heels' 59-53 come-from-behind win over Wake Forest on Saturday. Howell is the only player in ACC history to record six passing touchdowns and a rushing TD in a conference game. (Athlon Sports)

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