Sam Howell breaks ACC passing touchdown record Posted Jan 4, 2021 UNC quarterback Sam Howell has been fantastic for the Tar Heels in his now two years as the starter and helped lead them to the Orange Bowl here in the 2020 season. And now, Howell has made some Atlantic Coast Conference history. During the third quarter of Saturday’s Orange Bowl vs. Texas A&M, Howell threw his second touchdown pass of the game. (Keeping It Heel)