Maryland vs. Indiana – Game Recap – October 15, 2022 – ESPN

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — — Following an harm to Taulia Tagovailoa within the fourth quarter, Billy Edwards Jr. stepped in and led a game-winning drive to carry Maryland previous Indiana 38-33 Saturday.

After getting hit as he threw a cross, Tagovailoa was carted off the sphere with an obvious knee harm with simply over 14 minutes remaining within the fourth quarter. Tagovailoa had been the Terrapins’ predominant supply of offense, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns whereas additionally operating for a rating.

After the sport, Maryland coach Mike Locksley stated Tagovailoa can be getting an MRI when the crew returns residence to Faculty Park, Maryland.

In his place, Edwards entered the sport with Maryland down 27-24 and instantly began making performs, scrambling for 10 yards on his first contact of the day. Though the preliminary drive resulted in a punt, Maryland (5-2, 2-2 Massive Ten) rapidly obtained the ball again after forcing an Indiana punt. A 31-yard run by Edwards obtained Maryland contained in the Indiana 5-yard line and two performs later, Roman Hemby punched within the go-ahead rating with simply over 5 minutes left on the clock.

Edwards stated he solely had one thought undergo his head when he obtained the phrase that he was coming into the sport:

“Time to go.”

On the following possession for Indiana (3-4, 1-3), Connor Bazelak accomplished a brief cross to Coby Andison however he was rapidly met by Fa’Najae Gotay who pressured a fumble which was recovered by Maryland. The Terrapins have been in a position so as to add an insurance coverage landing when Edwards ran it in himself from 3 yards out.

Edwards completed with no completions on three makes an attempt however ran the ball 5 occasions for 53 yards and a landing.

Maryland grabbed momentum early within the first and third quarters as Bazelak threw interceptions on the primary offensive play of every half. Within the first half, Indiana obtained the kickoff earlier than instantly turning it over, permitting Maryland to attain simply two minutes into the sport.

The 2 interceptions by Bazelak contributed to the Terrapins profitable the turnover battle 3-0. After the sport, Hoosiers’ coach Tom stated the turnover distinction determined the sport.

“It’s simply irritating, with out query,” Allen stated. “However obtained to do a greater job defending the soccer and it’s simply — takeaways, huge deal on protection and defending the ball is a large deal on offense.”

TAKEAWAY

Maryland: Tagovailoa’s well being and availability over the approaching weeks can be paramount for the Terrapins to stay aggressive by way of their troublesome November schedule.

Indiana: The Hoosiers’ offense continued to battle when it mattered most, struggling within the fourth quarter on Saturday after failing to attain within the second half in every of its final two video games. Down by 4 with 5 and a half minutes left, Indiana had the ball with an opportunity to place collectively a go-ahead drive, however a fumble on the second play of the drive allowed Maryland to take possession and bleed the clock.

UP NEXT

Maryland: Returns residence to host Northwestern on Saturday.

Indiana: Travels to Piscataway, N.J., for a matchup with Rutgers.