The University of Maryland opened its doors to welcome the Northwestern Wildcats for the Week 7 Big 10 game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Both teams are coming off losses and are winless in conference play.
Starting QB
Northwestern Wildcats: Jack Lausch
Maryland Terrapins: Billy Edwards Jr.
According to the oddsmakers, the Terrapins were projected to win the game by over a 10.0-point margin. However, Jack Lausch's Wildcats went on to register an upset victory, taking down the home team 37-10.
Northwestern vs Maryland: Box score
Maryland Terrapins stats
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern vs Maryland Game Summary
Northwestern's defense was easily the difference maker in the game, registering two scoreless quarters of Maryland, whose offense struggled throughout the game. The tables turned in what was expected to be a blowout game for Maryland and ended otherwise.
1st Quarter:
Northwestern Wildcats struck first:
8:03: Jack Lausch ran for a nine-yard touchdown (Luke Akers Kick) after a seven-play, 62-yard drive.
Score: NU 7, MD 0
2nd Quarter:
Northwestern extended their lead:
12:08: Cam Porter scored on a three-yard run (Luke Akers kick) to cap a long 10-play, 92-yard drive.
Score: NU 14, MD 0
10:50: Northwestern added a field goal as Luke Akers hit a 43-yard attempt after a quick four-play, three-yard drive.
Score: NU 17, MD 0
Maryland Terrapins responded late in the half:
3:22: Billy Edwards Jr. punched in a one-yard touchdown run (Jack Howes kick), capping an impressive 16-play, 90-yard drive.
Score: NU 17, MD 7
4th Quarter:
Maryland started strong but could only muster a field goal:
14:57: Jack Howes made a 31-yard field goal to finish an 18-play, 86-yard drive.
Score: NU 17, MD 10
Northwestern quickly struck back:
13:17: Aidan Hubbard recovered a Maryland fumble for a zero-yard return touchdown (Luke Akers kick), regaining momentum.
Score: NU 24, MD 10
Northwestern continued to extend their lead.
8:55: Luke Akers kicked a 38-yard field goal after a five-play, 60-yard drive.
Score: NU 27, MD 10
6:23: Akers hit another 38-yard field goal following a seven-play, 12-yard drive.
Score: NU 30, MD 10
4:30: Jake Arthurs capped the victory with a nine-yard touchdown run (Luke Akers kick) after a three-play, 20-yard drive.
Final Score: NU 37, MD 10
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