Maryland
Bulls overmatched in season-opening loss to Maryland
Coming into the season with a re-vamped roster and training employees, one might say the percentages have been stacked towards UB (0-1) heading into Saturday’s season-opener towards Maryland (1-0). It definitely appeared that means on Saturday, because the Bulls fell 31-10 at Capital One Discipline in Faculty Park, MD.
UB was clearly at a drawback towards a Massive Ten opponent and struggled to maneuver the ball on offense. Rutgers switch Cole Snyder, who was named beginning quarterback final week, accomplished 18 of 35 passes for 160 yards. The junior additionally rushed for 51 yards however was unable to create any explosive performs for the Bulls. Louisville switch Justin Marshall and graduate receiver Quian Williams have been additionally unable to interrupt free towards the Terps, because the duo mixed for simply seven catches and 80 yards.
Maryland, led by redshirt junior quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, gained a popularity as one of many extra pass-happy groups within the nation final season. Nevertheless it was the Terrapins speeding assault that damage the Bulls on Saturday.
Tagovailoa accomplished 24 of 34 passes for 290 yards whereas redshirt freshman Roman Hemby exploded for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Hemby ran rampant towards UB, with considered one of his touchdowns being a 70-yard bolt that gave Maryland a 17-point lead within the third quarter. Redshirt freshman Antwain Littleton II additionally hit pay filth twice for the Terps as UMD rushed for 149 yards on the bottom.
Senior working again Ron Prepare dinner Jr. acquired the majority of labor within the backfield, carrying the ball 15 occasions for 38 yards. Redshirt freshman Mike Washington rushed for 34 yards on eight makes an attempt whereas Al-Jay Henderson scored his first profession landing — which was UB’s solely landing — on a 19-yard run within the second quarter.
UB’s O-line failed to supply Snyder with a constant pocket on Saturday as a number of performs broke down because of stress; this resulted in Snyder not having sufficient time to make a play and being sacked 4 occasions.
Defensively, junior security Keyshawn Cobb and junior cornerback Logic Hudgens led UB with eight tackles every. Junior security Marcus Fuqua intercepted a go from Tagovailoa within the third quarter, however the Bulls couldn’t capitalize on the offensive finish. Senior defensive Daymond Williams, an All-MAC choice final season, recorded UB’s solely sack of the sport.
Senior kicker Alex McNulty went one for 2, however might have been one for 3 if it weren’t for an offsides penalty towards Maryland.
The Bulls will face off towards Holy Cross subsequent Saturday evening at UB Stadium. Kick-off is about for six p.m. The sport can be broadcast on ESPN +.
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