Simpson, Wallace named ACC Players of the Week

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games.

The selections are determined by a vote of a 15-member media panel. The following are this week’s honorees:

QUARTERBACK & ROOKIE – Sam Howell, North Carolina, Fr., QB, Monroe, N.C.

Howell staged a fourth-quarter comeback for the second successive week to lead North Carolina to a 28-25 win over Miami • True freshman completed 16 of 24 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers • Connected with Dazz Newsome on a 10-yard game-winning touchdown with 1:01 remaining in the game • Howell also hauled in his first…