5 things to know before No. 21 North Carolina’s meeting with Georgia Tech

Posted Sep 23, 2021
1. Sam Howell comes to dominate: Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker elevates UNC quarterback Sam Howell to the same status as Clemson legend Trevor Lawrence. "He’s special. Whatever his draft grade is, it’s deserved. He is as natural a thrower (as there is) in the country. He has as much confidence as anybody that I’ve seen." (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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