Chansky’s Notebook: Is Sam Howell Still ACC QB1? Posted Nov 1, 2021 After eight games, UNC quarterback Sam Howell is the seventh leading rusher in the ACC with 595 yards on the ground for an average of 74 yards per game and 6 running touchdowns. Combine that with his fourth-best passing stats in the ACC – 274 yards per game and 19 touchdowns – and Howell is easily the highest scoring quarterback in the conference. (Chapelboro.com)