Sam Howell Chased Fsu

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell is chased by Florida State defensive lineman Robert Cooper, right, during Saturday night’s game.

Within reach and then slipping away, North Carolina couldn’t get a grasp on the crucial finishing pieces needed to complete its considerable comeback Saturday night.

Three straight dropped passes, balls that bounced off the hands of receivers or went through them, stopped the fifth-ranked Tar Heels’ rallying efforts during the final minute of a 31-28 loss to Florida State in Atlantic Coast Conference football at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Webb Avoids Tomon Fox

Florida State running back La’Damian Webb, right, turns the corner to avoid North Carolina linebacker Tomon Fox during Saturday night’s game.