Cedric Gray
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws a pass as Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
North Carolina at Pittsburgh 11/11/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 08:31 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball while Wake Forest defensive back Luke Masterson (12) reaches for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Wake Forest at North Carolina 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) scrambles against North Carolina linebacker Tomon Fox (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell accounts for four TDs as Tar Heels hold off Miami

Bob Sutton Oct. 16, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Miami (FL) at North Carolina 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Trent Whittemore (14) catches a pass in the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown in front of Vanderbilt safety Brendon Harris (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
SCS at Florida A&M 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

North Carolina State's Emeka Emezie (86) hauls in a pass for a touchdown over Clemson's Andrew Booth Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
NCC at North Carolina A&T 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) evades Georgia State linebacker Jordan Veneziale (40) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Georgia State at North Carolina 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 09:19 PM EDT