COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland starting quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome will be lost for the season after tearing his right ACL in the Terrapins' 51-41 upset of Texas last Saturday.
The injury occurred in the third quarter at the end of a run. He was replaced by true freshman Kasim Hill, who will start Saturday against Towson.
KASIM. HILL. ONIONS.#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/LJCqsQpkih
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 2, 2017
Pigrome, a sophomore, won the starting job in an intense competition during the summer. He was 9-for-12 for 175 yards and also ran for 64 yards against the Longhorns.
WATCH: Maryland and Texas exchange 'block sixes' in same quarter
Hill performed admirably in his first college game. Rushed into action after Pigrome left the field, Hill finished 3-for-3 for 44 yards and ran for 14 yards and a touchdown.
Maryland coach DJ Durkin on Tuesday said of Hill: "This guy is special."
This article was written by David Ginsburg from The Associated Press and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@newscred.com.
