Tua Tagovailoa has a high bar — -a nearly impossible one — to earn family honors for this week.
His brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, led Maryland to an astounding 45-44 overtime victory over Minnesota on Friday. Taulia Tagovailoa is a sophomore and the younger brother of Tua, who will make his first NFL start Sunday for the Miami Dolphins against the Los Angeles Rams.
Taulia was 26-of-35 for 394 yards and three touchdown passes in the victory that saw the Terps overcome a 38-21 deficit in the fourth quarter.
Tagovailoa capped the winning drive in overtime, stretching to touch the pylon with the football. He had eight carries for 64 yards and a pair of rushing TDs.
Taulia Tagovailoa led Maryland to an overtime win over Minnesota and helped the team overcome a 17-point fourth quarter deficit. His final stat line:
— 26 of 35 passing
— 394 passing yards
— 64 rushing yards
— Five touchdowns, including one in overtime
pic.twitter.com/dJS6tjMZzU— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) October 31, 2020
Minnesota scored in overtime but its kicker pushed the PAT wide right and Maryland had its first victory of the season against one loss.
Minnesota misses the extra point to force double OT 😳
TERPS WIN 45-44! pic.twitter.com/p3yy3asURp
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 31, 2020
Overall, Tagovailoa accounted for 458 yards of total offense and five touchdowns.
WELCOME TAULIA TAGOVAILOA 🔥
In his second career start, the sophomore lit up the field and led Maryland to a 17-point second-half comeback. pic.twitter.com/QuyAQD8Ncl
— ESPN (@espn) October 31, 2020
CAPSIZED pic.twitter.com/QU3RYyBGeA
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) October 31, 2020
Taulia Tagovailoa is a transfer at Maryland from Alabama.
