Maryland
Five Things We Learned from Northwestern-Maryland
Coming into Friday night on a short week of rest and with Maryland favored by 10.5 points, Northwestern upset Maryland 37-10 and claimed its first Big Ten win of the season. Never trailing once, the Wildcats dominated the Terps’ on both sides of the ball as Jack Lausch seemed to find his offensive rhythm. Here are five things we learned from a game that no one thought NU could win.
Northwestern has Maryland’s number
This is the second year in a row where the Wildcats upset the Terrapins in surprising fashion. Last October, Northwestern again entered their contest against Maryland as the underdogs. Every InsideNU score prediction saw Maryland rolling through the Cats. However, Northwestern kept up with the Terrapins through the entire game, putting up 33 points. It all came down to the last Maryland drive where an interception deep in NU territory by Coco Azema put the Terrapins away for good.
History tends to repeat itself with Northwestern again entering their game against Maryland as the underdog. Again, every InsideNU score prediction saw the Terrapins outpacing the Wildcats offensively. This year, however, the game did not come down to the wire as it did last year. From the end of the first quarter, it was evident that Northwestern had found an offensive rhythm and that the defense would continue to pressure Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. all night. NU entered halftime up 17-7. Both teams went scoreless in the third, but Northwestern got back into their groove in the fourth outscoring Maryland 20-3 to end the game. In the past two years, no matter the situation, the betting odds, who’s healthy, who’s not, or anything else, as long as Northwestern is playing Maryland, the Cats are sure to show out.
Luke Akers thrives in expanded role
Starting kicker Jack Olsen is currently week-to-week dealing with a lower-body injury and was listed as out for Friday’s game. This meant kicking duties fell on Luke Akers, the Wildcats’ punter. An NU senior, Akers has never handled kicking duties before. But that didn’t stop him from putting on a kicking spectacle. Akers was perfect on three field goal attempts — with his longest being from 43 yards out — and four extra points, singlehandedly outscoring the Terrapins. Luke Akers is the son of six-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers, so it is no wonder he rose to the kicking occasion.
Akers still punted spectacularly throughout the game. The Wildcats punted five times, two of which Akers was able to land within the Maryland 20-yard line. His kicking masterclass also set up a few electrifying special teams plays.
Lausch continues to improve every week (and he can run?!)
When Jack Lausch has time in the pocket, it’s easy to see that he has true arm talent. The key word there is “time”. To start the game against Maryland, the O-line continually collapsed on Lausch, forcing him to scramble or rush his passes for little to no gain. This can partially be attributed to the fact that Northwestern has been without its starting center Jack Bailey since the Washington game. As time passed though, the O-line seemed to find a system and got Lausch some time, resulting in a few beautiful deep balls over the middle to Kirtz and Henning. Lausch ended the game 10/18 with 203 air yards. When the O-line holds up, Lausch throws a good ball.
Lausch also put his running skills on full display, rushing eight times fora total of 24 yards and a touchdown. What the stats don’t say though is that he looked athletic and competent as a run threat, outpacing defenders and not avoiding contact when necessary. As the season progresses, he can absolutely cement himself as a competent and productive dual-threat QB in the Big Ten.
Forget a Wildcat Offense, let’s talk about this Wildcat Defense
It’s hard to name an MVP for the Maryland game. Lausch made the right plays and the right reads when necessary. Bryce Kirtz converted on third down and made some big plays. Our vote, however, would have to go to the entirety of the Wildcat Defensive line. It feels like cheating to name the entire D-line the MVP, but they looked insane Friday night. Three fumble recoveries. Three sacks. One touchdown. All night, Northwestern’s defense made these big plays and profited off them. Even moving away from the stats, just the eye test could tell you everything you need to know. Billy Edwards Jr. was traumatized all night by a ferocious defensive line that swarmed him every play. The ‘Cats essentially removed Maryland’s run game from the face of the Earth, giving up only 59 rushing yards on 33 attempts (and even that mostly came from a single 20-yard run).
The secondary is still a point of weakness in this Wildcat defense though, allowing nearly 300 passing yards. Thankfully, on multiple occasions, the D-line pressured Billy Edwards Jr. into some rushed passes. This is exactly what happened when Edwards Jr. threw his first interception in his last 88 passes late in the fourth quarter, as Damon Walters came down with it. For the rest of the season, this defensive line should remain a strong point for Northwestern and force a substantial number turnovers. But if that D-line wasn’t cooking like they were Friday night, that NU secondary would not have been able to effectively guard against that Terrapin passing game, and the score would have looked much more like the predictions than what actually happened. Against a good O-line, this secondary is really going to have to step up.
Crazy Kirtz Connection
Bryce Kirtz has to be Jack Lausch’s favorite target at this point in the season, and he can do a whole lot with very little. Kirtz only caught three balls all night but notched 123 receiving yards. That’s an average of 41 yards per catch! The Wildcats remain a non-pass-heavy offense, only attempting 18 passes Friday night. But if their receivers can average over 20 yards per catch like they did on Friday, they don’t need to attempt 50 passes a night. As Lausch gets more comfortable in NU’s offensive scheme and gains more confidence in his throwing ability through impressive games like this, those passing attempts will steadily go up. After all, he has the weapons (Kirtz, Henning, Gordon) to do that. Northwestern will go on to face Wisconsin this Saturday, October 19th, in another Big Ten matchup, and Lausch is will need Kirtz and crew to keep up with the Badgers’ offense.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 9-4-0
Evening: 9-3-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 8-3-0-6
Evening: 7-2-1-2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-3-8-8-7
Evening: 6-7-3-8-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
9 a.m.: 03
1 p.m.: 14
6 p.m.: 10
11 p.m.: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
06-20-33-34-36, Bonus: 11
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Buzz Williams has brought the number of new players joining the Maryland Terrapins next season to eight.
The Terps have the nation’s No. 8 freshmen recruiting class, consisting of four players including five-star small forward Baba Oladotun. Now, they have just as many transfer portal additions.
Their latest acquisition is forward Maban Jabriel, who previously spent two years with Queens University of Charlotte, a member of the ASUN.
Jabriel announced his commitment to Maryland on his Instagram account:
During his sophomore campaign with the Royals, Jabriel played in all 35 games, mainly off the bench, and averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 19.8 minutes.
Shooting is Jabriel’s greatest strength. At 6’9″, he has the size to win battles close to the basket, but the Waterloo, Ontario native can score from all over the court.
Jabriel shot 49.5% from the field, 43.2% from deep, and 77.4% at the free throw line last season. The Terps can certainly use the help after being the worst shooting team (40.7% overall) not just in the Big Ten, but across all the Power conferences.
The rest of Maryland’s transfer class looks like this:
- Tomislav Buljan – power forward who averaged 13.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists for New Mexico last season.
- Robert Jennings II – power forward who averaged 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists for Oklahoma State in 2024-25 (injured most of last season).
- Bishop Boswell – combo guard who averaged 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for Tennessee last season.
Put together, the Terps currently have the No. 4 incoming crop of players, according to 247 Sports. That figure was as high as No. 1 this offseason and could rise back up with additional moves.
Maryland is confirmed to be keeping at least three players from last season: Rakease Passmore, who redshirted due to injury, along with Andre Mills and George Turkson Jr.
Pharrel Payne also wishes to return but is waiting for his medical hardship waiver to be approved by the NCAA.
That leaves Buzz with three scholarship spots to fill – either with more transfers or the undecided members of last year’s team, Myles Rice and Guillermo Del Pino.
Players only have until this Tuesday, April 21 to enter the portal, so a decision for both Rice and Del Pino will be made soon.
Maryland On SI will continue to cover the Terps’ transfer portal transactions as they occur.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 17 drawing
38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 08
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 2-2-6
Evening: 5-7-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 6-8-3-7
Evening: 4-4-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 0-3-7-6-8
Evening: 1-5-3-9-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
9 a.m.: 04
1 p.m.: 07
6 p.m.: 07
11 p.m.: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 17 drawing
08-15-17-26-28, Bonus: 19
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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