Rutgers powered past Maryland 35-20 behind quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis's four touchdown passes, including three to Ian Strong. The Terrapins struck first with Malik Washington's 73-yard touchdown run, and the teams traded leads four times in an action-packed second quarter. The Scarlet Knights seized control after halftime, scoring 14 unanswered points while their defense shut down the Terrapins' attack in the second half.