Omarion Hampton Named ACC Running Back Of The Week

Posted Sep 16, 2024
ACC Running Back of the Week Omarion Hampton led UNC to 45 points this weekend in its win over NC Central, rushing for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Hampton didn't lose yardage on any of his 25 rushes on Saturday, and 181 of his 210 yards came after contact. Hampton now leads the ACC and ranks fourth in the nation with 416 rushing yards. (The ACC)

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