Quick Hitters: North Carolina vs. NC State

Posted Nov 27, 2021
Josh Downs became UNC's all-time leader in single-season receiving yards, passing Hakeem Nicks, who had 1,222 yards in 2008. Downs is up to 98 receptions for 1,273 receiving yards with a bowl game left to play. Sam Howell’s touchdown pass gives him 91 for his career and moves him into third place on the ACC all-time passing touchdown list. (All Tar Heels)

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