Robert Morris defensive back Rob Carter Jr. might have made the best play of the college football season, just as the season got under way.
Carter’s acrobatic acrobatic, one-handed interception just before halftime Saturday night in a 36-14 loss at Utah State was No. 1 on SportsCenter’s Top Plays after a highlight-filled day of college football action on the first full weekend of games. The Colonials led 14-10 at the time.
In case you missed it, check out this acrobatic interception by Rob Carter Jr. to end the half. #BobbyMo pic.twitter.com/EwE9XxXmk9
— RMU Football (@RMU_Football) September 1, 2024
Reactions from across the college football world poured in immediately after on X.
What a freaking play. Wow is an understatement.. play of the year
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) September 1, 2024
Greatest interception ever? pic.twitter.com/gjuhEda483
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) September 1, 2024
THE GREATEST INTERCEPTION YOU WILL EVER SEE pic.twitter.com/xmCpTKhKGj
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 1, 2024
????????CATCH OF THE YEAR????????
A Robert Morris defensive back went back and WENT UP MAKING ONE OF THE BEST CATCHES YOU WILL EVER SEE
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THIS IS ABSURD.
(h/t @JalenooperDogg)
pic.twitter.com/bMPzmDuVe9— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 1, 2024
CATCH OF THE YEAR ALREADY???????
— Overtime (@overtime) September 1, 2024
The Colonials (0-1) were led by Anthony Chiccitt (Bethel Park), who completed 22 of 30 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown. Tyvon Edmonds Jr. ran for 86 yards, and Cole Mitchell had four catches for 60 yards. On defense, Jamar Shegog (Seton LaSalle) made 11 tackles, and Tyris Harvey had two interceptions.
The Colonials will play Edinboro in their home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday at Joe Walton Stadium.
