Final
• College Park, MD
The Terrapins clamped down on the Huskies at SECU Stadium, holding Northern Illinois to single digits after the visitors squeaked past Holy Cross in their opener.
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Recap
Maryland secured a solid 20-9 victory over Northern Illinois behind quarterback Malik Washington's two touchdown passes, including a 42-yard strike to Shaleak Knotts in the fourth quarter. The Terrapins built an early lead with Sean O'Haire's two field goals and never trailed, despite a 74-yard touchdown run by the Huskies' Telly Johnson Jr. in the third quarter. Maryland's defense held firm in the second half, limiting Northern Illinois to just one score while the offense made enough plays to secure the home win.
Key Players
DORIAN FLEMING
TE
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Maryland Terrapins
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SO
70 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdowns
48 Receiving Long
MALIK WASHINGTON
QB
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Maryland Terrapins
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FR
254 Passing Yards
2 Passing Touchdowns
134.1 Passer Rating
TELLY JOHNSON JR.
RB
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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SO
86 Rushing Yards
74 Rushing Long
1 Rushing Touchdowns
CHAVON WRIGHT
RB
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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SR
90 Rushing Yards
27 Rushing Attempts
13 Rushing Long
