In what was a “normal” week of preparation, Maryland football found a new way to lose.
Instead of getting manhandled like they had in their previous four losses, the Terps gave their fans just enough hope that they would squeak out a win before Tyrrell Pigrome lost a fumble with 52 seconds left. It was Maryland’s fourth turnover of the game, another crucial mistake on a day where the Terps otherwise had a solid plan to become bowl eligible.
Maryland’s offense continued to follow the boom-or-bust trend of the season, gaining 542 yards. It surpassed its yardage against both Iowa (115) and Michigan State (100) in the first quarter (169) against the Hoosiers.