On Friday night, the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes improved their record to 3-0 after defeating the (2-1) Wake Forest Demon Deacons 33-20. The second half was not pretty, however, veteran defensive back Ethan O'Connor came through when the Hurricanes needed him to.
Wake Forest was trying to make a second-half comeback and had multiple chances to get the game within one possession. However, O'Connor put the nail in the coffin by picking off Gio Lopez, ending the Demon Deacons' hopes of a comeback.
He spoke to the media after the game-sealing interception, here is what he had to say after the play: "Right before that play, not getting the football. That was something I was thinking about. I was like, I gotta make it up my guys, and I just allowed my technique, but needed the guy behind me too, and I just made the play."
Last season, O'Connor faced adversity from several Hurricanes fans after the national championship game, where he was beaten on back-shoulder throws twice by Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Last night's interception was a great response with his pick being the first interceptions on the season.
Wake Forest was throwing O'Connor's way all night, targeting him six times, allowing four catches for 36 yards. O'Connor led the Hurricanes defense with eight tackles and one interception. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the highest-graded defensive player in the win.
Last season, O'Connor recorded a total of 28 tackles and five pass breakups. Prior to Miami, he played at Washington State with Jack ****ert, where he recorded a total of 32 tackles, eight pass breakups, and four interceptions.
Great job 24!
Wake Forest was trying to make a second-half comeback and had multiple chances to get the game within one possession. However, O'Connor put the nail in the coffin by picking off Gio Lopez, ending the Demon Deacons' hopes of a comeback.
He spoke to the media after the game-sealing interception, here is what he had to say after the play: "Right before that play, not getting the football. That was something I was thinking about. I was like, I gotta make it up my guys, and I just allowed my technique, but needed the guy behind me too, and I just made the play."
Last season, O'Connor faced adversity from several Hurricanes fans after the national championship game, where he was beaten on back-shoulder throws twice by Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Last night's interception was a great response with his pick being the first interceptions on the season.
Wake Forest was throwing O'Connor's way all night, targeting him six times, allowing four catches for 36 yards. O'Connor led the Hurricanes defense with eight tackles and one interception. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the highest-graded defensive player in the win.
Last season, O'Connor recorded a total of 28 tackles and five pass breakups. Prior to Miami, he played at Washington State with Jack ****ert, where he recorded a total of 32 tackles, eight pass breakups, and four interceptions.
Great job 24!
