Beau Atkinson, Omarion Hampton Earn ACC Football Player Of The Week Honors

Posted Nov 4, 2024
Following UNC Football's 35-11 road victory at Florida State this past weekend, defensive lineman Beau Atkinson and running back Omarion Hampton received ACC Player of the Week honors, announced by the league Monday. Atkinson had 4.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. His 3.5 sacks matched the second most in a single game by a Tar Heel. (GoHeels.com)

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