Rutgers beats Maryland 37-30 for first Big Ten win on homecoming
Rutgers rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Maryland 37-30 on Oct. 17, earning its first Big Ten conference victory and second win of the season.
Key points
- Rutgers overcame a halftime lag with a 24‑point second‑half run.
- The Scarlet Knights converted nine of 14 third‑down attempts and were perfect in the red zone.
- Maryland's quarterback Malik Washington threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns.
- Coach Greg Schiano praised his offensive and defensive coordinators after the win.
Game Summary
On Oct. 17, Rutgers defeated Maryland 37-30 on the Terrapins' homecoming field.
The win marked Rutgers' second victory of the season and its first Big Ten Conference win.
Rutgers trailed at halftime but responded with a 24‑point run in the second half to take control of the game.
According to head coach Greg Schiano, the Scarlet Knights converted nine of 14 third‑down attempts and were perfect in the red zone, going six for six.
Maryland, which entered the game 2‑5 overall and 0‑4 in the Big Ten, managed a late scoring drive that cut the deficit to seven points, finishing the contest at 37‑30.
Terrapins sophomore quarterback Malik Washington completed 19 of 38 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Schiano praised offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca and defensive coordinator Johansen for their roles, noting Maryland’s four of 13 third‑down conversions against a talented quarterback.
"Very proud of our coaches and our players. It was a 60‑minute chop… Our guys just kept battling," Schiano said after the game.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of Rutgers' first Big Ten win?
Rutgers defeated Maryland 37-30.
When did Rutgers earn its first Big Ten victory?
The win came on Oct. 17 during Maryland's homecoming game.
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