Big Ten Roundup (Oct. 4): Taulia Tagovailoa Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

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The conference’s players of the week were named from last Saturday’s round of performances, and Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, while a Minnesota running back was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

That's at least the way it feels after coach Mike Locksley and the Terrapins advanced to 5-0 this Saturday, pummeling the Indiana Hoosiers 44-17 in College Park. Star quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa totaled six touchdowns on the day, and for his efforts, he was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.

You throw for a career high five touchdowns, run for another and win by 27 points, and it's pretty hard to argue that anyone deserved offensive player of the week more than you. The younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Taulia has 1,464 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns through just five games. He's playing the best football of his career right now, which is exactly what Maryland needs as it heads to Columbus to take on Ohio State next Saturday.Where does P.J.

 

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