Sam Howell Named Maxwell Award Player Of The Week

Posted Sep 21, 2021
Sam Howell was recognized as the Maxwell Award Player of the Week on Tuesday. Howell has run for over 100 yards in each of the last two games, joining Lamar Jackson as the only Power Five players to ring up 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in consecutive weeks. Against Virginia, Howell totaled 419 total yards and tossed 5 touchdowns. (GoHeels.com)

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