Maryland freshman running back Anthony McFarland was named Big Ten Co-Freshmen of the Week after his strong performance in the Terps’ 42-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
McFarland rushed for 112 yards, a pair of touchdowns and averaged 18.7 yards per carry on six attempts. McFarland ran for a 64-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. McFarland is now the second freshmen in Maryland history to rush for 100 or more yards in back-to-back games.
Just your typical untouched 64-yard touchdown run by Anthony McFarland. pic.twitter.com/ct0HsuvNdi
— Justin Fitzgerald (@jfitzgerald52) September 22, 2018
Senior linebacker Tre Watson received Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. Watson led the Terps with 11 tackles and a sack. Watson also returned an interception for a 36-yard touchdown during the opening minutes of the third quarter.
Tre Watson had no interceptions in four years at Illinois. He now has 2 at Maryland, including this pick-six. pic.twitter.com/4A9FKVMwvB
— Justin Fitzgerald (@jfitzgerald52) September 22, 2018
Maryland native and Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins was named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Haskins threw for 304 yards and five touchdowns in the first half of the Buckeyes’ win over Tulane.
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