The Robert Morris Colonials aren't exactly known for their performance in the Football Championship Subdivision, but they went viral on Saturday night when the team took on Utah State.
No, it wasn't because of a big surprise that he actually put the Northeast Conference team in training camp. It was because of 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 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 left in the first half. Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes threw a decent pass down the field. Carter jumped to try to intercept the ball.
Carter caught the ball with one hand as he twisted his body and landed on the ground. He completed the interception and made a crucial ball recovery for the team that maintained a 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.
Robert Morris' lead was short-lived, however, as the Aggies turned things around and won the game 36-14.
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A Robert Morris Colonials helmet sits on the sideline during a football game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Robert Morris Colonials on October 29, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Barnes scored two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in the win. Kyrese White led the team with three receptions for 131 yards. Barnes replaced starter Spencer Petras, who left the game early in the second quarter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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