| Final | |
|---|---|
| Maryland (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) | 24 |
| Wisconsin (6-4, 4-3 conf.) | 21 |
Maryland rallied past Wisconsin 24-21 on Saturday when kicker Sean O'Haire split the uprights from 30 yards out with 29 seconds remaining, giving the Terrapins a comeback win and second straight victory under interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim.
Terps backup quarterback Cardell Williams was the engine for Maryland's offense, completing 21 of 23 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown while adding two rushing touchdowns on 11 carries. Preston Howard was his most dangerous target, hauling in four catches for 77 yards and a receiving score, including a 39-yard gain. DeJuan Williams carried the ball 22 times for 72 yards to anchor the ground game.
Malik Washington did not start at QB because of a lower-body injury.
How it happened
Wisconsin leaned heavily on the run, with Darrion Dupree accounting for the Badgers' two offensive touchdowns on 14 carries for 57 yards. Quarterback Ryan Hopkins completed just 11 of 22 passes for 77 yards, and Wisconsin's offense was further undermined by three Hopkins fumbles, two of which were lost. Maryland's defense recorded three sacks, with Jamare Glasker, Lavon Johnson, and Trey Reddick each getting home on Hopkins. Wisconsin kicker Gavin Lahm connected on both of his field goal attempts, including a 42-yarder, to keep the Badgers in the game late.
Standout performances
- Cardell Williams, Maryland: 21-of-23 for 183 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT; 11 carries, 17 yards, 2 rushing TDs.
- Preston Howard, Maryland: 4 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD; long of 39 yards.
- Darrion Dupree, Wisconsin: 14 carries, 57 yards, 2 rushing TDs; 4 receptions, 21 yards.
- Jamare Glasker, Maryland: 4 tackles, 1 sack, 3 TFL, 2 PD.
Up next
Maryland visits No. 18 USC on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6:15 p.m. ET (BTN).