UNC's Sam Howell Tracking With Best Dual-Threat Seasons of the Past Decade

Posted Nov 3, 2021
In a somewhat surprising turn of events this season, Sam Howell has not only become a dual-threat quarterback, but a very good one. After combining for 181 rushing yards in his first two seasons, the North Carolina Tar Heels signal-caller has 595 yards on the ground through eight games in 2021, the third-best mark in the nation among quarterbacks. (Inside Carolina)

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