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.

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 hosts Florida State this week in 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. 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. North Carolina: An ACC opponent likely awaits in Week 1 next season.

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.

A Florida State team looking to get back to respectability in the ACC made a striking statement. Travis guided an offense that generated 432 yards for Florida State (2-3, 1-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), but was shut out in the second half. But Norvell began to see Florida State turn the corner in last week's 42-26 loss at Notre Dame. The Tar Heels (3-1, 3-1) drove into Florida State territory but had drops on third and fourth down in the final seconds to end the comeback bid. STILL WINLESSUNC coach Mack Brown has never beaten his alma mater in 10 meetings with Florida State.

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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second year in a row, Florida State has completed a recruiting class without signing a quarterback. The Seminoles have major questions and little depth at quarterback behind likely starter James Blackman. Florida State lost its two main quarterback targets when Lance LeGendre selected Maryland on Wednesday. Over the weekend the Seminoles picked up a commitment from Sandalwood quarterback Jeff Simms. FSU head coach Willie Taggart said the following after not signing a QB recruit for the second year in a row.