Rutgers vs. Maryland – Game Recap – November 26, 2022 – ESPN

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — — Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 342 yards and a landing, Roman Hemby ran for 3 TDs, and the Maryland protection allowed simply two first downs by means of the primary 2 1/2 quarters of a 37-0 victory over Rutgers on Saturday.

Jeshaun Jones had 9 catches for 152 yards and a landing for the Terrapins, who snapped a three-game dropping streak and accomplished their first seven-win common season since 2014.

Rutgers (4-8, 1-8 Massive Ten) completed its season on a five-game skid.

Tagovailoa, who has handled knee issues this 12 months, missed just a few performs throughout this one, however Maryland (7-5, 4-5) may have gained this sport even with no huge offensive efficiency. The Terps misplaced two fumbles in Rutgers territory within the first quarter, however after stopping the Scarlet Knights on fourth down close to midfield, Maryland drove for the sport’s first landing, a 1-yard run by Hemby on the primary play of the second.

Hemby added one other 1-yard TD within the second and an 8-yarder within the third, and Chad Ryland kicked three discipline targets. Rutgers was shut out for the second time this season, having misplaced 31-0 to Minnesota in October.

This was Maryland’s first shutout towards a convention opponent since beating Wake Forest 26-0 in 2008, six years earlier than the Terps started enjoying within the Massive Ten.

Tagovailoa threw a 27-yard landing to Jones within the fourth. It was his fiftieth TD move, breaking a tie with Scott Milanovich for Maryland’s profession lead.

THE TAKEAWAY

Rutgers: After going 5-8 in 2021, the Scarlet Knights end with roughly the identical document of their third season of coach Greg Schiano’s second stint. There have been no actual shiny spots on this sport. Rutgers was nonetheless below 100 yards of offense with below 10:00 remaining within the sport.

Maryland: It had been a disappointing November for the Terps, who misplaced to Wisconsin, Penn State and Ohio State in succession. They’ve taken their lumps when going through the Massive Ten’s elite, however they’ve additionally proven they’ll have success towards different members of the league’s center class — and on Saturday they blew out one of many convention’s weaker groups.

UP NEXT

Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights flip their consideration to subsequent season.

Maryland: The Terps await their bowl bid.

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