Game Thread: UConn football vs. Maryland | 3:30 p.m., CBSSN
After starting their seasons with blowout wins over FCS opponents, UConn and Maryland meet at the Rent this afternoon.
UConn Huskies (1-0) and Maryland Terrapins (1-0) will face off in Week 2 of the college football season at Rentschler Field on Saturday, starting at 3:30 p.m. Maryland is favored to win with a 73.6% chance and a 12-point margin. The Terrapins defeated UConn 50-7 in their previous matchup in 2024.
UConn has a new head coach and staff, and neither team has many players from two seasons ago. Maryland posted eight wins in 2022 and 2023 but followed with two disappointing years, ending both seasons at 4-8. Head coach Mike Locksley returns for his eighth season but faces pressure to improve. The Huskies have Malik Washington, a solid starter last year, and retain most of their roster, while Maryland brings in new pieces at receiver and offensive line.
Maryland shut out Hampton Pirates in Week 1 with Malik Washington completing 61.3% of his passes for 186 yards and a touchdown, while Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding caught six passes for 57 yards. The Huskies' defense will need to watch out for Maryland's strong run game, as seven players rushed for 30+ yards during their last game.
Key players include DeJuan Williams, Iverson Howard, and Cardell Williams, who combined for 231 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Trey Reddick led with five tackles, while Carlton Smith and Sean Johnson contributed another four tackles collectively. The Huskies' offense showcased speed, with quarterback Kalieb Osborne throwing for 256 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for an additional 90 yards. However, 11 penalties cost the Huskies 134 yards.
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