North Carolina Football: 3 Reasons for Optimism About the Tar Heels in 2021

Posted Feb 16, 2021
When you go down the list of top quarterbacks in America entering the 2021 college football season, you don't have to go far to get to Sam Howell. Last season, his average yards per attempt and passer rating were better than Clemson's Trevor Lawrence. Also, UNC's offensive linemen are all back, and no one can question their run-blocking abilities. (Athlon Sports)

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