Maryland sophomore quarterback Danny O’Brien headlines a list of nine players recognized as the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week, announced Tuesday by the ACC. O’Brien threw for 348 yards on 31-of-44 passes to lead the Terrapins to a 32-24 win in front of a national television audience. The native of Kernersville, NC ran for 37, giving him 385 total yards of offense to lead the ACC and rank third nationally.

Brian Slay of NC State was honored as defensive lineman of the week. A junior defensive tackle from Ashburn, Va., Slay played 45 snaps in only his second career start, and recorded six total tackles (four primary) and two sacks for losses of seven yards. Slay also caused a fumble and recovered two, taking one 52 yards for a touchdown, the fourth-longest fumble return in school history and the longest in 16 years.

Slay’s touchdown return, the second of four NC State touchdowns set up directly by turnovers, came midway through the third quarter and gave NC State a 23-7 lead.

T.J. Graham of NC State was honored as specialist of the week. Graham, a senior wide receiver and kick returner from Raleigh, returned three punts for 88 yards against the Flames, including a game-changing 82-yard return for a touchdown. That return was the 11th longest in school history and his second career punt return for a TD.

Graham also returned four kickoffs for 99 yards, including one for 44 yards that put the Pack in business at the Liberty 33-yard line. Two plays later, Curtis Underwood scored on a 33-yard run. For the game, Graham had 88 yards on punt returns, 99 yards on kick returns, and a reception for seven yards, giving him 194 all-purpose yards.