Maryland football falls apart in 37-10 loss to Northwestern
Terps remain winless in Big Ten after a mistake-filled performance coming off bye week
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Maryland football's 37-10 loss to Northwestern on October 11, 2024, was a major setback, especially since the Terps were favored by 10.5 points. The team struggled across the board, with turnovers being a critical issue. Maryland gave up two fumbles and an interception, which allowed Northwestern to capitalize and extend their lead. Maryland's defense, already inconsistent this season, was particularly vulnerable to big plays, with Northwestern completing several deep passes despite coming into the game with one of the Big Ten's worst passing offenses.
The Terps' offense, led by Billy Edwards Jr., was unable to generate momentum. They fell behind 17-0 before Edwards' rushing touchdown late in the second quarter gave some hope. However, their only other score was a field goal late in the game, marking one of the team's worst offensive outputs in recent years. Special teams also struggled, including a missed field goal and a fumbled kickoff return.
This defeat leaves Maryland winless in Big Ten play (0-3) and raises concerns about their prospects for the rest of the season, especially with tough games ahead.
Maryland's 37-10 loss to Northwestern was particularly concerning for several reasons. Despite entering the game as favorites and coming off a bye week intended to correct previous mistakes, the Terps had one of their worst performances of the season. They fell behind quickly, with Northwestern jumping to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, a deficit Maryland couldn’t overcome. Maryland’s defense, which had been a concern all season, allowed big plays, including several deep passes from a Northwestern team that came into the game with one of the Big Ten’s weakest passing offenses.
Offensively, Maryland struggled to find rhythm, with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. leading only one touchdown drive. Turnovers plagued the Terps, as they lost two fumbles and threw one interception, further stifling their ability to stay competitive. Special teams also faltered, including a missed 54-yard field goal and a fumbled kickoff return. The loss dropped Maryland to 0-3 in Big Ten play, marking their worst conference start since 2015. Coach Michael Locksley, who had taken over play-calling duties, admitted that the team "took a step back" and now faces an increasingly difficult schedule, raising questions about their ability to secure a bowl game this season.
Terps remain winless in Big Ten after a mistake-filled performance coming off bye week
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Maryland football's 37-10 loss to Northwestern on October 11, 2024, was a major setback, especially since the Terps were favored by 10.5 points. The team struggled across the board, with turnovers being a critical issue. Maryland gave up two fumbles and an interception, which allowed Northwestern to capitalize and extend their lead. Maryland's defense, already inconsistent this season, was particularly vulnerable to big plays, with Northwestern completing several deep passes despite coming into the game with one of the Big Ten's worst passing offenses.
The Terps' offense, led by Billy Edwards Jr., was unable to generate momentum. They fell behind 17-0 before Edwards' rushing touchdown late in the second quarter gave some hope. However, their only other score was a field goal late in the game, marking one of the team's worst offensive outputs in recent years. Special teams also struggled, including a missed field goal and a fumbled kickoff return.
This defeat leaves Maryland winless in Big Ten play (0-3) and raises concerns about their prospects for the rest of the season, especially with tough games ahead.
Maryland's 37-10 loss to Northwestern was particularly concerning for several reasons. Despite entering the game as favorites and coming off a bye week intended to correct previous mistakes, the Terps had one of their worst performances of the season. They fell behind quickly, with Northwestern jumping to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, a deficit Maryland couldn’t overcome. Maryland’s defense, which had been a concern all season, allowed big plays, including several deep passes from a Northwestern team that came into the game with one of the Big Ten’s weakest passing offenses.
Offensively, Maryland struggled to find rhythm, with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. leading only one touchdown drive. Turnovers plagued the Terps, as they lost two fumbles and threw one interception, further stifling their ability to stay competitive. Special teams also faltered, including a missed 54-yard field goal and a fumbled kickoff return. The loss dropped Maryland to 0-3 in Big Ten play, marking their worst conference start since 2015. Coach Michael Locksley, who had taken over play-calling duties, admitted that the team "took a step back" and now faces an increasingly difficult schedule, raising questions about their ability to secure a bowl game this season.
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