College Football Recap: Week 4
Virginia Tech's stout defense and Torrian Gray's key interception thwarted Boston College's home opener, leading the Hokies to a 12-7 victory. Meanwhile, Hofstra's Wayne Chrebet caught four touchdown passes, and Maryland's Allen Williams rushed for a career-high 163 yards as the Terrapins took down West Virginia 24-13.
Key Takeaways:
- Virginia Tech's defense limited Boston College to just 244 yards, with Torrian Gray's 66-yard touchdown catch being a pivotal play in the game.
- Hofstra's Wayne Chrebet caught four touchdown passes from Kharon Brown, including receptions of 42, 4, 60, and 85 yards, as the Pride defeated Fordham 30-20.
- Maryland's Allen Williams rushed for a career-high 163 yards, and backup quarterback Kevin Foley threw for a career-high 287 yards in the Terrapins' 24-13 win over West Virginia.
- Connecticut's Brandon Bailey passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his first quarterback start, leading the Huskies to a 36-21 victory over Richmond and giving coach Skip Holtz his first win.
- Ed Long became Connecticut's career rushing leader with 2,335 yards, surpassing Vin Clements' 1968-70 mark of 2,327 yards.
Statistics:
- Virginia Tech's defense allowed just 244 yards to Boston College.
- Hofstra's Wayne Chrebet caught 5 passes for 206 yards, including four touchdown receptions.
- Maryland's Allen Williams rushed for 163 yards, and backup quarterback Kevin Foley threw for 287 yards in the Terrapins' win over West Virginia.
- Connecticut's Ed Long became the school's career rushing leader with 2,335 yards.
- Brandon Bailey passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his first Quinnipiac game, Connecticut.
Sources:
- The Associated Press
- Virginia Tech Athletics
- Hofstra Athletics
- Maryland Athletics
- Connecticut Athletics
- Boston University Athletics
- C.W. Post Athletics
- Marist Athletics
- St. Peter's Athletics
- Monmouth Athletics
- Siena Athletics
- Pace Athletics