True freshman Tyrell Holmes received his first career start in Central Connecticut’s opener against Southern Connecticut. The former two-time All-State selection at Connecticut’s Bristol Eastern High School made quite a splash in his collegiate debut, recording seven tackles (2 solo, 5 assist) and intercepting a pass during the Blue Devils’ 35-21 victory. Holmes made six of his seven tackles in the second half to help Central hold off a pesky Owls’ offense. He denied Southern in a red zone opportunity late in the third quarter when he picked off Kevin’s Lynch’s at the three-yard line on a 2-and-9 play. He added a fourth-quarter pass break-up to his line, too.