31.   Thomas was hurt when he hit a Rutgers player helmet-to-helmet while trying to block for teammate Aaron Beasley on an interception return.

32.   To score, Baltimore needed touchdowns off a blocked field-goal attempt and an interception return by linebacker Ray Lewis.

33.   Two offensive plays after the interception return, Simoneau charged through the line to jar the ball loose from Applewhite.

34.   Two weeks later, Martin suffered a fractured vertebra making a tackle on an interception return against UCLA and was finished.

35.   Vaughn is the only player in both the I-A and I-AA divisions this season with more than two touchdowns on interception returns.

36.   Urlacher also scored on an interception return this season.

37.   Womack was lost for the season in that game, breaking his foot on an interception return.

38.   Cornerback Eric Allen, who reinvigorated his career with three interception returns for touchdowns, was the first recipient.

39.   Having Collins throw an interception late in the first half was crucial, as was the interception return by Duane Starks in the third quarter, Fassel said.

40.   He was hurt during an interception return by Jets safety Victor Green.