UConn defensive back ejected for violent hit on Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr

UConn defensive back Jordan Wright was ejected from Saturday’s game against Maryland after his hit on quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. was flagged for targeting.

Edwards, who succeeded Taulia Tagovailoa this year as Maryland’s starting quarterback, found himself in an open field in the second quarter when he took off to scramble for a first down.

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With UConn defenders closing in on him, Edwards slid with the ball. That’s when Wright...