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Power run: Illinois RB Josh McCray blasts through Maryland’s entire defense on 38-yard TD run
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Welcome to the B1G, Josh McCray.
The Illinois freshman running back showed off his incredible combination of power and speed midway through the third quarter on an impressive 38-yard touchdown run. McCray ripped through Maryland’s entire defense, shedding tacklers all the way to the end zone.
McCray’s 38-yard touchdown jaunt was the first of his career with the Fighting Illini. It also was the first trip to the end zone for Illinois on Friday night, tying the game at 10-10.
There was no bringing down @goatmccray5 on this run 🔥
He takes it 38-yards to the 🏠 for @IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/Xu6Z6suTSw
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 18, 2021
McCray has taken carries in each of the last two games for Illinois. He finished with 33 yards on 7 touches in a loss to Virginia and totaled 16 yards on 5 carries in a loss to UTSA.
Midway through the third quarter on Friday night, McCray had already recorded his highest rushing total in an Illini uniform.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB