Sam Howell's Toughness A Major Takeaway From UNC's 2021 Football Season

Posted Nov 29, 2021
Quarterback Sam Howell has displayed grit all year and continued to play tough Friday night. His efforts on the ground accounted for almost half of the Tar Heels' points in UNC's 34-30 loss to NC State, carrying the ball 18 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Things mostly work out well when the Tar Heels mix in Howell in the passing and running game. (The Draft Network)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - ‘Quite an Eye Opener’
Longtime UNC football writer Lee Pace has been to Kenan Stadium more times than he can count. Still, he never forgot his first time visiting...
Sat Sep 5, 2026

UNC football to use throwback logo at midfield
North Carolina has an extra week off as they get ready to host East Tennessee State on September 12th. North Carolina's Director of Athletic Grounds...
Sat Sep 5, 2026

Drake Maye Emerging as True Leader for Patriots Ahead of Third NFL Season
Drake Maye was MVP runner-up last season with a QB rating of 113.5. He threw over 2,000 more yards than his rookie season and had...
Sat Sep 5, 2026

Defensive Lineman Xavier Lewis Announces Himself in UNC’s Win Over TCU
Xavier Lewis heard the question. He cleared his throat and leaned forward. He left almost no room between his lips and the microphone. "Yes," he...
Fri Sep 4, 2026