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Brown, Howell Earn ACC Player Of The Week Awards

GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina football players Dyami Brown and Sam Howell have been recognized by the Atlantic Coast Conference for their standout performances last weekend against Virginia. Dyami Brown had a ACC-leading 202 receiving yards to earn Receiver of the Week honors, while quarterback Sam Howell tossed four touchdowns to grab Rookie of the Week plaudits.

RECEIVER – Dyami Brown, North Carolina, So., WR, Charlotte, N.C.
Registered the seventh most receiving yards in Tar Heel history with 202 yards (most in the ACC this season) versus Virginia on Saturday night • Had three receiving TDs on six catches • Named to the PFF National Team of the Week • His 151 yards receiving in the first half were the most in any half by a North Carolina player since Dwight Jones had 188 in the first half in 2010 against Virginia.