In Monday’s Quick Lane Bowl, the secondary is going to need to step up against Boston College.
Maryland’s pass defense was among the worst in the Big Ten. The Terps surrendered 215.8 passing yards per game and opposing quarterbacks have completed 56.6 percent of their passes.
The secondary was expected to be one of the biggest strengths on Maryland’s roster entering the 2016 season. However, star cornerback Will Likely tore his ACL in October and missed the final six games of the year.
In the six games he did play, Likely registered 32 tackles (22 solo), three defended passes, and one sack.