Field day for star QB Sam Howell: Takeaways from UNC football’s blowout of Georgia State

Posted Sep 12, 2021
It was an explosive touchdown from Sam Howell that had UNC teammates mobbing him in celebration and offensive coordinator Phil Longo fist-pumping in delight. And in a departure from the norm, it came on a long run by the quarterback. Howell’s 62-yard touchdown scamper applied a finishing touch to the Tar Heels’ 59-17 blasting of Georgia State. (MSN.com)

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