Quarterback Sam Howell rarely looked like a rookie at North Carolina last season, rolling to big yardage totals and throwing more touchdowns than any other true freshman in Bowl Subdivision history. That’s why Mack Brown and his 18th-ranked Tar Heels are so eager to see the sophomore’s next act, starting with Saturday’s opener against Syracuse. (Associated Press)
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