GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina is well represented on the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week list after outstanding performances last week in the 59-39 victory over Virginia.
The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel.
QUARTERBACK – Sam Howell, North Carolina, Jr., QB, Indian Trail, N.C.
Accumulated 419 total yards of offense with 307 passing yards and a career-high 112 rushing yards in Saturday night's 59-39 win over Virginia • Moved past Russell Wilson and into sixth place in ACC history with 77 career touchdown passes • Completed 14 of 21 pass attempts and threw for five touchdowns • Became just the fourth FBS quarterback ever to record back-to-back games with 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards and joined 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson of Louisville as the only other Power 5 quarterback to do so.