SAM HOWELL

Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks.

The Washington Commanders secured their first 2-0 start in 12 years with a 35-33 win over the Denver Broncos.

The Washington Commanders had a surprise guest for their pre-practice meeting.

The Baltimore Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ended at 24 with a loss to the Washington Commanders.

Coach Ron Rivera has named Sam Howell the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback.

Eric Bieniemy is bringing a vocal approach and two Super Bowl rings to his new job as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator.

Coach Ron Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

In Las Vegas, which bills itself as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” an NFL draft bereft of star quarterback prospects wouldn’t seem a fit.

Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National team’ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

The NFL announced that 73 underclassmen have been granted special eligibility for the draft, the fewest in the last seven years.

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell is forgoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Devin Leary threw two touchdown passes in a 26-second span, with No. 24 North Carolina State recovering an onside kick in between, to stun North Carolina 34-30 on Friday night and remain alive in the ACC Atlantic Division title chase.

Kenny Pickett hit Lucas Krull for an 11-yard touchdown pass in overtime as No. 25 Pittsburgh held off North Carolina 30-23.

Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.

North Carolina's Sam Howell is a Heisman Trophy candidate and the headliner of the Atlantic Coast Conference's class of experienced returning quarterbacks.

Texas A&M head coach Jumbo Fisher raises his hands during the trophy presentation at the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Texas A&M defeated North Carolina 41-27. 14 North Carolina 41-27 on Saturday night — capping a winless bowl season for the Atlantic Coast Conference. He tied the Tar Heels' career TD passing record of 68 with his three scoring throws, all of which gave North Carolina leads. North Carolina: The Tar Heels gave up 24 points in the fourth quarter, after allowing just 17 points in the first 45 minutes. North Carolina still could finish ranked for only the fourth time in the last 27 seasons.

13 CFP) in the 87th edition of the Orange Bowl. “I always say this: The Orange Bowl is as good as it gets,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Friday. Thing is, neither of those running backs — Michael Carter and Javonte Williams — chose to play in the Orange Bowl. “That’s 4,000 yards worth of offense and our leading tackler on defense and two captains,” North Carolina coach Mack Brown said. With them gone, it means even more pressure will be on North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell.

23 North Carolina State 48-21 on Saturday in the first meeting with both rivals ranked in the AP Top 25 since 1993. And it came two weeks after Carter and Williams powered the Tar Heels to 399 yards rushing in a win against Virginia Tech. But N.C. State managed 34 yards rushing and had four turnovers. UNC: The Tar Heels had won six straight games before last weekend’s loss at FSU. UNC: The Tar Heels visit Virginia next Saturday.

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

19 Virginia Tech. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45 on Saturday. Khalil Herbert ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns for Virginia Tech (2-1, 2-1), which again played shorthanded due to coronavirus and injury issues. “North Carolina’s explosive on offense,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said. Things got closer, but the Tar Heels rolled with an offense that looked equally as prolific whether throwing or running.

If Pittsburgh is going to keep alive any hopes of winning the ACC Coastal Division for a second straight season, they'll have to find a way to solve the host North Carolina on Thursday. North Carolina continued alternating losses and wins for a fifth straight week in its 38-31 setback to Virginia on Nov. 2 despite 353 yards and four TDs from freshman Sam Howell. North Carolina leads the series 10-3. The last time North Carolina's Mack Brown coached against Pitt was 35 years ago when Brown was Oklahoma's offensive coordinator. PREDICTION: Pittsburgh 24, North Carolina 21

Duke suffered a 48-14 setback at Virginia and the Tar Heels finally succumbed in the sixth overtime 43-41 at Virginia Tech last week in the longest game in league history. Duke junior DE Victor Dimukeje has recorded all of his 6.5 sacks in the last three contests. North Carolina is 10-for-16 on field goals this season and Duke's junior K AJ Reed has made all eight of his attempts. The Tar Heels leads the all-time series 60-41-4, but the Blue Devils have won three in a row after a 42-35 triumph last year. PREDICTION: North Carolina 31, Duke 28More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Duke suffered a 48-14 setback at Virginia and the Tar Heels finally succumbed in the sixth overtime 43-41 at Virginia Tech last week in the longest game in league history. Duke junior DE Victor Dimukeje has recorded all of his 6.5 sacks in the last three contests. North Carolina is 10-for-16 on field goals this season and Duke's junior K AJ Reed has made all eight of his attempts. The Tar Heels leads the all-time series 60-41-4, but the Blue Devils have won three in a row after a 42-35 triumph last year. PREDICTION: North Carolina 31, Duke 28More college football scores

Defensive back Chamarri Conner #22 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his sack against the Furman Paladins in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. LINE: North Carolina -3.5"It's there for us," Brown told reporters Monday, following a week during which he gave his players Friday and Saturday off. "We've been holding our own and winning those battles," Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente told reporters Monday. North Carolina and Virginia Tech are tied for second in the ACC with a 95.8 percent red-zone scoring percentage. PREDICTION: North Carolina 33, Virginia Tech 27More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – North Carolina used its bye week to rest and reset, and now looks to push toward an ACC Coastal Division title starting Saturday at Virginia Tech. LINE: North Carolina -3.5"It's there for us," Brown told reporters Monday, following a week during which he gave his players Friday and Saturday off. "We've been holding our own and winning those battles," Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente told reporters Monday. North Carolina and Virginia Tech are tied for second in the ACC with a 95.8 percent red-zone scoring percentage. PREDICTION: North Carolina 33, Virginia Tech 27More college football scores

Jace Ruder #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drops back to pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacon during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Georgia Tech committed three turnovers inside the Temple 35-yard-line and narrowly avoided its first shutout in 277 games on a safety from junior defensive end Antwan Owens. North Carolina senior DB Myles Dorn ranks ninth in the ACC with 7.4 tackles per game. Georgia Tech senior WR Jalen Camp, who leads the team with 134 receiving yards, will miss the rest of the season due to surgery for an undisclosed reason. PREDICTION: North Carolina 31, Georgia Tech 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Jace Ruder #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drops back to pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacon during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. North Carolina sophomore RB Javonte Williams led the Tar Heels in rushing in the first two games of the season and is ninth in the ACC in rushing yards per game (68.3). The Tar Heels have averaged 23.3 points and 401.7 yards of total offense per game, while allowing 20 points and 398 yards per contest. Appalachian State has converted 12-of-23 third-down attempts, while the Tar Heels are just 9-of-42. PREDICTION: North Carolina 28, Appalachian State 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Nathan Elliott #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels passes the ball against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Berkeley, California. ABOUT WAKE FOREST (2-0)The Demon Deacons offense has recorded 500-plus yards of total offense in four consecutive games (dating to last season), matching a school record. Junior defensive back Traveon Reed recorded eight tackles, including one of four Wake Forest sacks. Wake Forest rushed for 201 yards against Miami, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. PREDICTION: Wake Forest 34, North Carolina 28More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - After opening their seasons with identical 24-20 decisions against SEC opponents, Miami and North Carolina begin ACC play on Saturday in Mack Brown's first home game in his second go-round with the Tar Heels. North Carolina comes in with confidence after rallying to defeat South Carolina while the Hurricanes showed fight but fell short in a mistake-prone outing against then-No. LINE: Miami -4.5Both teams are counting on fresh new faces at quarterback making a difference. "I've never seen a happier group in the dressing room than they were tonight," said Brown, who had a 69-46-1 mark in his first stint at North Carolina (1988-97) but hasn't coached since leaving Texas at the end of the 2013 season. PREDICTION: Miami 26, North Carolina 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.