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WATCH: Maryland scoops and scores on blocked punt
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Maryland’s special teams unit came through in a big way in the first half of Saturday’s game against Indiana.
In the second quarter, the Hoosiers lined up to punt the ball away on fourth down, holding onto a 16-7 lead on the road. But the Terrapins’ special teams unit was able to break through the front line and was able to block the punt and then followed it up with a scoop and score.
Darnell Savage was the Terrapin who came up with the block, recover and the touchdown.
He blocks the punt *and* returns it for the TD.@TerpsFootball‘s Darnell Savage, ladies and gentlemen! pic.twitter.com/MRqmYQgquy
— Maryland On BTN (@MarylandOnBTN) October 28, 2017
After falling down by two scores early in the game, Maryland needed some kind of big play to create some momentum. Savage’s efforts definitely gave the Terps a boost.
Hopefully they broke out that “Excessive Juice” sign, too.
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