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DJ Uiagalelei (St. John Bosco) stepped up big time replacing veteran Trevor Lawrence who was out due to a positive COVID-19 test. The true freshman led the #1 ranked Tigers (7-0, 6-0 ACC) from a 15-point halftime deficit to a 34-28 win against Boston College.

Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

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