Robert Morris defender makes incredible interception vs Utah State
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The Robert Morris Colonials aren’t exactly known for the football team’s play in the Football Championship Subdivision. But the Colonials went viral on Saturday night as the team took on Utah State.
No, it wasn’t for a massive upset that would have really put the Northeast Conference team on the camp. It was for a play that Colonials defensive back Rob Carter Jr. made late in the second half against the Aggies.
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Robert Morris cornerback Tyris Harvey (4), and defensive back Britton Pascoe (10) celebrate with defensive back Rob Carter Jr., second from right, after Carter intercepted a Utah State pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
Carter was defending Utah State wide receiver Grant Page with 11 seconds to go in the half. Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes threw a decent pass down the field. Carter leaped up to make an attempt at the interception.
Carter came up with a one-handed catch while twisting his body around and landing on the ground. He completed the interception and had a clutch takeaway for the team as they held onto the 14-10 lead at halftime.
Robert Morris defensive back Rob Carter Jr. intercepts a Utah State pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
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He played in 10 games last season, recording 22 total tackles.
However, Robert Morris’ lead was short-lived as the Aggies