Charlotte coach Biff Poggi returns to Maryland when the 49ers take on the Terrapins – Winnipeg Free Press
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Line: Maryland by 24 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Poggi grew up in Baltimore and coached at Gilman and Saint Frances, two Maryland high schools. Byrd was Charlotte's leading rusher a season ago and is on the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, but the 49ers are up against a Maryland team that has gone three straight games without allowing a touchdown dating to last year.
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It was clear from the beginning that Maryland was going to let Taulia Tagovailoa shine in its season opener. Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and ran for one in the first half of Maryland's 38-6 rout of Towson on Saturday. The Terrapins took their standout quarterback out late in the third quarter, allowing backups to play against an FCS opponent.
The relationship between Maryland football HC Michael Locksley and starting QB Taulia Tagovailoa is built on more than just wins and losses. It's also built on trust. "If they trust you, they'll play for you," Locksley said. "I can always talk to him anytime," Tagovailoa said.