interception
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In two first-round nail-biters this weekend, a pair of underdogs turned the College Football Playoff on its head in exactly the same way—with a game-wrecking interception.
Defensive back: Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial, 5-11, 180, Jr. — With 10 interceptions, including four returned for touchdowns while also kicking, punting and returning punts and kickoffs, he was the most versatile player in the Southland.
From Los Angeles Times
On the ensuing possession, Wallace picked off a pass for his first career interception and returned it 56 yards to set up Blake Corum’s one-yard touchdown run for a 23-14 lead.
From Los Angeles Times
The Rams’ second-year safety has six career interceptions — four against the Seahawks.
From Los Angeles Times
And still, Oklahoma cobbled together a win it absolutely needed to keep its playoff hopes alive, on the strength of a defense that produced four sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown.
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