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Maryland DB Jakorian Bennett makes huge INT in endzone against WV
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Maryland is in a tight battle with regional rival West Virginia with a slim lead about halfway through the 4th quarter.
As the Mountaineers were driving Maryland, DB Jakorian Bennett makes a huge interception to give the ball back to the Terrapins.
Maryland’s Jakorian Bennett comes up big on defense with West Virginia pressing in the Terps’ end.
The senior snatches a huge interception to put Maryland back in the driver’s seat. pic.twitter.com/8NrBJSQQBc
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 4, 2021
The interception would lead to a touchdown for the Terps, letting Maryland take a 30-21 lead.
Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa connects on yet another long ball for a score, this time to speedy sophomore wide receiver Rakim Jarrett for 60-yard touchdown.
Petrino hits the extra point and Maryland is up by two possessions with just over six minutes remaining. pic.twitter.com/xBTbAkcGOj
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 4, 2021
Bennett is a 5-foot-11 195-pound senior DB from Mobile, AL.
West Virginia will host FCS opponent the Long Island Sharks for their home opener in Morgantown, WV.
Maryland next week plays FCS opponent Howard Bison.