Sam Howell Named To Davey O'Brien Award's Great 8 List

Posted Sep 13, 2021
UNC junior quarterback Sam Howell has been named to the Davey O'Brien Award's Great 8 list for Week 2 of the college football season. Howell accounted for five total touchdowns and accumulated 456 total yards (sixth most at UNC) with 352 passing and a career-high 104 rushing yards in the 59-17 victory over Georgia State on Saturday in Chapel Hill. (GoHeels.com)

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