Penn State’s defense has been coming up with big plays all season long, and Ji’Ayir Brown has been involved in a number of the big defensive moments this season for the Nittany Lions. Brown added one more highlight to his 2021 season with a pick-six against Maryland to put the game away in Penn State’s favor on Saturday. Brown’s long touchdown return capped Penn State’s 31-14 victory at Maryland, effectively serving as the final nail in the coffin for the Terrapins’ upset bid.
Brown played everything perfectly from reading the eyes of Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, timing the pass just right to step in front of the intended receiver and using his speed to make sure nobody could catch him along the way for an easy return for a touchdown.
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If you missed the moment live, here is how the play sounded on the FS1 broadcast with Dan Hellie on the call…
PICK SIX 🔥@PennStateFball's defense comes up with a massive play pic.twitter.com/3ATCIFXKIp
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 6, 2021
But of course, no signature moment of Penn State football is called any better than how Steve Jones captured the moment on the Penn State radio network. Here’s how Jones called the big play, and how Jack Ham broke it down afterward.
As Jones said, game, set, match.
Penn State clinched bowl eligibility with the win and now prepares for a big home game against the Michigan Wolverines in Week 11.
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