A 5-0 start for Maryland football has quickly dissipated into a 5-2 record following back-to-back losses.
The Terps came into Saturday’s game against Illinois as overwhelming favorites and had a chance to clinch bowl eligibility, but instead put forth their least impressive performance of the season in a shocking 27-24 loss.
As time expired, Illinois kicker Caleb Griffin nailed a 43-yarder to give Illinois its first conference win of the season.
In its homecoming game, Maryland football fell to Illinois, 27-24. A last-second field goal gave the Terps their second loss of the season.