If you don't know who has the ball, tackle 'em both.
That's what Boston College's Noa Merritt did to force a fumble that was recovered by fellow defensive lineman Kevin Kavalec for a touchdown in the third quarter of Monday's Quick Lane Bowl at Detroit's Ford Field.
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Merritt, a 6-foot, 277-pound junior, blew past Maryland center Brendan Moore as the Terps were in a shotgun formation. Before senior quarterback Perry Hills could hand the ball off to sophomore running back Ty Johnson, Merritt was on top of them. He wrapped up both players, causing a fumble that was recovered in the end zone by Kavalec.
If you don't know who has the ball, tackle 'em both. #BCEagles #QuickLaneBowl @BCFootball pic.twitter.com/lnj0UVcMb2
— Ron Clements (@Ron_Clements) December 26, 2016
The defensive score gave the Eagles (6-6) a 36-13 lead on their former ACC rivals on what was Maryland's first offensive play of the second half. The Terrapins (6-6) answered with two quick touchdowns to get back into the game before the end of the third quarter.