Notre Dame’s game plan to stop North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell

Posted Nov 27, 2020
The Tar Heels average 43.1 points per game, which is 10th in the country. UNC is also second in the country in offensive touchdowns with 46. The Tar Heels only trail BYU. The Cougars have 47 TDs. One of the big reasons why North Carolina is so successful is sophomore quarterback Sam Howell. He has the 4th most touchdown passes in the country. (WNDU)

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