Ad Disclosure
WATCH: Javon Leake burns Illinois defense again with 64-yard TD run
Published:
Javon Leake is having quite the afternoon.
His huge day started with a kickoff returned for a touchdown to give the Terrapins an early 7-3 lead in the game. It was his first special teams touchdown of the season and Maryland’s third touchdown on a kickoff return this year.
Later in the first half, Leake took a handoff, found a hole in the defense and burst through for a 64-yard touchdown run to give the Terps a comfortable lead early in the game. Talk about a breakout performance.
Javon Leake (@ny_king20) is getting LOOSE today. 💪@TerpsFootball leads 21-6: pic.twitter.com/yASRZInUF1
— Maryland On BTN (@MarylandOnBTN) October 27, 2018
Entering Saturday’s game, Leake had just 66 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries. But he might become a big-time option for the Terps moving forward.
He’s got the speed to break loose on any given play.
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