UNC Injuries Provide Uncertainty Ahead of Clemson Matchup Posted Sep 23, 2019 If quarterback Sam Howell goes down, North Carolina may have to turn to freshman walk-on quarterback Vincent Amendola. Backup Jace Ruder left UNC's 34-31 loss to Appalachian State with an injury during his one and only snap. He is "questionable" for the Saturday's game against Clemson with a lower extremity injury, UNC announced on Monday. (Inside Carolina)