Takeaways from Maryland football’s 38-14 overpowering of UConn
Malik Washington carried the Terps to their 20th consecutive non-conference win.
Maryland football secured a dominant 38-14 victory over UConn on Saturday, extending their streak of 20 consecutive non-conference wins. The Terps' offensive success was largely driven by quarterback Malik Washington, who turned his struggles in the season opener into a dominant performance after being reinvigorated in the second quarter.
Washington's improved footwork, combined with precise completions, led to a 24-of-27 completion rate, and he displayed exceptional capability in making long downfield throws, two of which resulted in pass interference calls. Maryland's defense also played a crucial role, limiting UConn to just 67 total yards on the ground and forcing the Huskies to abandon running plays.
The Terps' front six, featuring nose tackle Derrick LeBlanc, demonstrated strong discipline in containing UConn’s quarterback Kalieb Osborne, who managed only 30 rushing yards on 13 attempts. Maryland's special teams, while not consistently impactful, showed improvement, particularly in kickoffs where freshman Eli Fulcher has been particularly effective.
Despite these positives, the Terps will need to rely on their special teams during the upcoming matchup with Virginia Tech, where negative plays could prove costly.
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