Sam Howell shines as UNC tops rival Duke, 38-7
Posted Oct 2, 2021
Sam Howell threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns and North Carolina topped Duke 38-7 on Saturday, keeping the coveted Victory Bell for a third straight year. The Tar Heels jumped ahead with a pair of explosive plays in the first half. Howell is now second in the ACC, and among the top 10 in the nation, in points-responsible for this season with 104.
(Associated Press)
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