Howell, Chandler, Downs Help No. 21 UNC Beat Virginia 59-39

Posted Sep 18, 2021
Sam Howell threw five touchdown passes and ran for a career-best 112 yards as No. 21 North Carolina beat Virginia 59-39 on Saturday. The Tar Heels scored touchdowns on all five of their second-half drives. Tennessee transfer Ty Chandler ran for a career-high 198 yards with two touchdowns. And Josh Downs had eight catches for 203 yards and two TDs. (Associated Press)

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