Maryland Dominates UConn
Maryland overcomes an early deficit to defeat UConn and hand the Huskies their first loss.
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Maryland played before 34,494 fans at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford.
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The Terrapins answered UConn’s opening touchdown with 17 consecutive points, including a 60-yard touchdown reception by Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding on a third-and-8 play.
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Maryland’s 18 straight completions marked the program’s longest completion streak since at least 1953.
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Maryland was without DeJuan Williams, who had helped the team rush for 365 yards in the opener; his absence elevated sophomore Iverson Howard to the starting role, though Howard had only two first-quarter carries for six yards.
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UConn’s two touchdowns came on explosive passes of 36 yards to JD Willoughby and 39 yards to Shamar Porter, but the Huskies were held scoreless on every other scoring opportunity and never ran a play inside Maryland’s red zone.
Maryland dominated UConn 38-14 on Saturday, handing the Huskies their first loss under coach Jason Candle. Quarterback Malik Washington completed 34 of 41 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns, including an 18-game completion streak—the longest in Maryland program history since at least 1953. The Terrapins erased an early 7-0 deficit by scoring 17 straight points, then added five more touchdowns to overwhelm a UConn offense that managed just 223 total yards and never entered Maryland's red zone 247Sports.
Maryland's Offensive Onslaught Buries Struggling Defense
The Terrapins scored on six of their next eight drives after UConn's opening touchdown. Wide receivers Chris Durr Jr. and Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding combined for 18 catches, 233 yards, and two touchdowns. Gladding's 60-yard touchdown reception on third-and-8 exemplified Maryland's ability to strike deep Collinsville Press. Running back Harry Dalton III added two rushing touchdowns, showing the Terrapins' balanced attack.
UConn's only bright moments came from explosive passing plays. Quarterback Kalieb Osborne threw touchdown passes of 36 yards to JD Willoughby and 39 yards to Shamar Porter. Beyond those two plays, the Huskies scored nothing WJLA. UConn rushed for just 67 yards total, proving unable to establish any ground game momentum.
UConn's Defensive Pressure Collapse Exposed
Maryland's tempo offense simply overwhelmed UConn's defense. The Terrapins' short passing game and aggressive receivers wore down the Huskies throughout the afternoon. Washington's 18 consecutive completions demonstrated Maryland's rhythm and precision. According to coach Mike Locksley, the team's offensive execution and player speed proved decisive 247Sports.
UConn's defense failed to generate consistent pressure or stops. The Huskies never forced Maryland into a three-and-out situation when it mattered most. Coach Jason Candle acknowledged the team had no excuses for the poor performance Norwich Bulletin. Maryland's ability to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball proved the decisive factor.
Maryland Moves to 2-0, UConn Travels to Southern Miss
The victory moves Maryland to 2-0 on the season and establishes the Terrapins as a legitimate force in their conference. The Terrapins played before 34,494 fans at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford. Notably, Maryland played without DeJuan Williams, a rushing standout from the opener, forcing sophomore Iverson Howard into the starting role Yahoo Sports.
UConn faces a quick turnaround, visiting Southern Miss next week. The Huskies must regroup after exposing major issues in blocking, defensive assignments, and offensive line performance. Candle has work ahead as the program looks to bounce back from its worst loss of the young season.
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