Sep 3, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws a pass during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
UNC Football fans may have to retire the phrase “Heisman Howell” at least for a few weeks this season.
Quarterback Sam Howell entered this season with legit Heisman trophy hopes as the junior will very likely bolt to the NFL when this season is over with. But Howell didn’t get off to an ideal start and he followed a trend for most quarterbacks that were in the running.