UW Huskies Rally to Defeat Maryland, Handing First Loss

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UW Huskies Rally to Defeat Maryland, Handing First Loss

In a thrilling matchup, the UW Huskies overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Maryland Terrapins 24-20 on Saturday. This marks a significant victory, as it is the Huskies’ first win on the road in Big Ten play since joining the conference last season.

Game Highlights

The Huskies (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) struggled offensively initially, with Jonah Coleman finishing the game with 55 yards on 17 carries. However, they found their rhythm in the latter stages, scoring touchdowns on their last three possessions.

Key Moments

Freshman Malik Washington opened the second half with a 2-yard touchdown pass to AJ Szymanski, giving Maryland a 20-0 lead.
After a 16-play drive, Washington managed only a field goal, which allowed Maryland’s defense to take control—until it didn’t.
Demond Williams Jr. threw touchdown passes to Denzel Boston (3 yards) and Dezmen Roebuck (34 yards), narrowing the gap to 20-17.
With just 3:21 left in the game, Coleman scored on a 1-yard run, completing the UW Huskies’ comeback.

Maryland’s Struggles

Maryland (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) had not trailed all season before the Huskies rallied back. They failed to capitalize on their initial lead and struggled to maintain offensive momentum in the second half. Despite a strong start, including a 4-yard touchdown run by Washington and a 13-0 halftime lead, the Terrapins fell short in the end.

Turning Point

In a critical moment, Jalil Farooq dropped a potential catch near the Washington 15, sealing Maryland’s fate as the Terps turned the ball over on downs shortly thereafter.