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Maryland football blown out in season opener, falling 43-3 to Northwestern

Maryland football began its second drive of its opening contest against Northwestern down 7-3, presented with a chance to take back the lead.

Facing his team’s first third down situation of the night at the 33-yard line, sophomore quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa took the snap and pulled back before moving into the pocket with ease, the defenders around him all covered by his offensive linemen.

Eager to make the most of the opportunity, he rocketed the ball down the field field towards freshman Rakim Jarrett, just overthrowing it slightly into the hands of Wildcat defender AJ Hampton around the 50-yard line.