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North Carolina vs. Temple Postgame Notes

With it's 55-13 win over Temple in the Military Bowl on Friday, UNC improves to 7-6 on the season with its third-straight victory to close out 2019. Game MVP Sam Howell is the first freshman to ever receive the award, Howell finished the day 25-of-34 for 294 yards, three passing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown and 53 yards rushing.

Notes courtesy UNC Athletics Communications

• Game captains: Myles Dorn, Jason Strowbridge, Charlie Heck, Sam Howell and Antonio Williams

• North Carolina and Temple met for the first time on the football field in the 2019 Military Bowl

• Carolina made its 34th appearance in a bowl game with its first ever trip to the Military Bowl.