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

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 19: Bryce Perkins #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers rushes away from Brandon Hill #32 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Bryce Perkins ran for three touchdowns and Wayne Taulapapa ran for two as the Cavaliers rolled, 48-14, their fifth consecutive victory against the Blue Devils. It was the first time the Blue Devils crossed midfield all game. Virginia: The Cavaliers caught a break in the first half when Perkins dove over the pile for the end zone and fumbled. UP NEXTThe Blue Devils are on the road again, facing North Carolina on Saturday.

Running back Deshawn McClease #33 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by defensive end Victor Dimukeje #51 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 27, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by MichaelBLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech allowed Duke to score 31 unanswered points on Friday night as the Hokies fell 45-10. The night didn't start badly for the Hokies, as they led 3-0 after the first quarter. Duke quarterback Quentin Harris led the way for his team with two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Despite the 102-yard rushing effort by Hokies junior running back Deshawn McClease, the Hokies are now 0-2 in conference play.