Sam Howell showed why he’s UNC’s MVP

Posted Nov 8, 2021
Mack Brown presented Sam Howell the game ball in UNC's locker room after the win over Wake Forest. Although he’s no longer mentioned as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate, there’s no question who the Tar Heels' most valuable player is. “He’s a great quarterback, great leader,” running back Ty Chandler said. "He gets us all on the same page." (MSN.com)

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