Howell played a role in five of the Tar Heels' first seven touchdowns. He completed 21 of 29 passes for 352 yards without an interception. He was picked off three times in a 17-10 setback at Virginia Tech a week earlier in the team's opener. "(It can be) a reality check," Howell said. "Go back to work and that's what we did.
CHAPEL HILL—Sam Howell threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores as No. 24 North Carolina shook off the disappointment a loss in its opener with a 59-17 win over Georgia State on Saturday night.
Howell Stars As Tar Heels Blast Georgia State, 59-17
