University of Maryland running back Roman Hemby, who rushed 24 times for a career-high 179 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning 75-yard score late in regulation, is the DC Touchdown Club Washington Metro College Player of the Week after leading the Terrapins to a 31-24 victory over Northwestern this past Saturday.

A redshirt freshman from Edgewood, Maryland, Hemby came through when Maryland needed him most. Northwestern had scored to tie the game at 24 with less than four minutes remaining. But on the next play from scrimmage, Hemby burst through the left side line of scrimmage, picked up some blocks and outraced the defense for the longest run of his college career.

“He showed exactly what we talk about with his ability to hit the home run,” Maryland Coach Mike Locksley said. “It couldn’t have happened at a better time for us. We needed it.”

The Terrapins (6-2) were playing without quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and Hemby’s fellow running back Antwain Littleton II, who were injured.

Hemby was ready to pick up the slack, setting career-highs in rushing attempts, yardage and touchdowns. Hemby leads all Big Ten freshmen with seven rushing touchdowns and he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second time this season. It was his fourth 100-yard game this season.

“It’s just when your number is called, being ready,” Hemby said. “I can’t determine how many carries I get in a game, but what I do with the carries is all on me. Taking advantage of the opportunity I get.”

This week’s DC Touchdown Club Washington Metro College Football Player of the Week Honor Roll is:

Catholic QB Nico Casares completed 22 of 31 passes for 349 yards and five touchdowns as the Cardinals beat Merchant Marine, 41-33.
Alabama DB DeMarcco Hellams (DeMatha) made 12 tackles, had one sack and broke up two passes as the Crimson Tide beat Mississippi State, 30-6.
Rhode Island QB Kasim Hill (St. John’s) completed 14 of 24 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for a touchdown as the Rams beat Monmouth, 48-46, in seven overtimes.
Frostburg State DE Yasir Holmes (Lackey) made nine tackles with 2 ½ tackles for loss and one sack as the Bobcats beat Fairmont State, 16-14.
Virginia State DE Zion Johnson (Hylton) made 15 tackles with three tackles for loss as the Trojans beat Elizabeth City State, 34-12.
Albany QB Reese Poffenbarger (Middletown) completed 33 of 42 passes for 370 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown as the Great Danes lost to Villanova, 31-29.
Edinboro WR Thaddeus Stanfield (Annapolis Area Christian) caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns as the Fighting Scots beat Clarion, 47-17.
Jackson State RB Sy’Veon Wilkerson (Good Counsel) rushed 24 times for a season-high 116 yards and one touchdown as the unbeaten Tigers beat Campbell, 22-14.