Linares made two solo tackles along with his biggest play as a collegian during Central Connecticut’s 45-14 thumping of Bentley. His first career takeaway came on a second-quarter interception that allowed CCSU to extend its lead. One play after the Blue Devils took a 21-14 lead, Linares put the ball right back in the offense’s hands. The New Britain product picked off a pass in Bentley territory, eventually leading to a CCSU field goal that extended the lead to 24-14.