UNC Football: North Carolina Helmet Stickers vs Virginia

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: Dyami Brown #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels makes a touchdown catch against Armani Chatman #27 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during their game at Kenan Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 56-45. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Oct 31, 2020; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws a touchdown pass under pressure from Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Mandy Alonso (91) in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Sam Howell

Sam Howell arguably had his best performance of the season against Virginia. Unfortunately, his outstanding performance ended in a Tar Heels loss.

The Indian Trail, N.C. native completed 23 of 28 passes for a season-high 443 yards and four touchdowns. Howell was efficient throughout, as he made smart decisions while taking some risks down the field.

While taking some shots down the field, Howell made some impressive throws on Saturday night.

Fact: Sam Howell can sling it 🚀 pic.twitter.com/OHMxwXrDex
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) November 1, 2020

In a game where the Tar Heels surprisingly didn’t get much from the running game, the passing game took over. Howell was instrumental in keeping the offense going, and kept the game closer than it probably should have been.

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