UConn defensive back Jordan Wright was ejected from Saturday's game against Maryland after receiving a targeting foul for a hit on quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.
Edwards replaced Taulia Tagovailoa this year. Maryland's starting quarterback, He was in the open field when he ran for a first down in the second quarter.
Maryland Terrapins quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) celebrates with Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Ty Felton (10) after scoring a touchdown during a game against the Connecticut Huskies at SECU Stadium on August 31, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Charles Block/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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With Connecticut defenders closing in on Edwards, he slid with the ball when graduate student Wright made a late, high pass to the quarterback.
The impact of the collision knocked Edwards to the ground and blew his helmet off his head.
Wright was ejected for targeting, and Maryland ended the day with a 17-0 lead before halftime.
On August 31, 2024, at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, No. 24 Roman Hemby of the Maryland Terrapins is tackled by No. 10 Jaeden McDonald and No. 0 Jordan Wright of the Connecticut Huskies in the first quarter. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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A 15-yard penalty was called back after the play due to a reported involvement of Maryland offensive tackle Andre Roy, but the Terrapins still led 23-0 by halftime.
Wright is in his first season with the Huskies after two seasons there. Kansas There he played in 13 games, recording eight total tackles and two pass deflections.
Jordan Wright (0) of the Kansas State Wildcats stands before the Big 12 football game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The hit didn't seem to faze Edwards, who completed 20 passes for 311 yards and two touchdowns through the fourth quarter. Maryland now led, 43-7.
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