Maryland Football Falls 35–26 to Virginia Tech as Nonconference Streak Ends
Maryland Football heads into Big Ten play with its first loss of the season after Virginia Tech won 35–26 on September 19 at SECU Stadium. The result dropped the Terrapins to 2–1 and ended their 20-game winning streak against nonconference opponents, according to Maryland Athletics.
The passing game supplied plenty of production. Malik Washington threw for 359 yards and three touchdowns, while Chris Durr Jr. caught 12 passes for 109 yards and two scores. Dorian Fleming added six receptions for 72 yards, and Kaleb Webb finished with five catches for 98 yards.
Those numbers could not erase the deficit Maryland carried into the final quarter. Virginia Tech led 35–14 after three periods. The Terps scored 12 fourth-quarter points, but the Hokies finished with 445 total yards and converted 10 of 16 third downs. Daniel Wingate led Maryland with 12 tackles.
The clearest lesson is in that third-down line: Virginia Tech repeatedly found ways to extend possessions. Maryland’s late scoring made the final margin closer, but it did not change the outcome or the work facing the defense before conference competition begins.
The next game keeps Maryland in College Park. UCLA visits September 26 for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff, with coverage on Big Ten Network and the Maryland Sports Radio Network. The official schedule then sends the Terps to Nebraska on October 3 and Ohio State on October 10 before a home game against Rutgers on October 17.
That sequence gives the UCLA matchup immediate importance as the conference opener before consecutive road trips. The schedule lists the October kickoff times as to be announced, so fans planning travel should check the university’s updated listings before setting departure times. September’s two opening wins remain on the record, but Saturday’s result leaves Maryland with a fresh set of questions as the conference portion of the season arrives. Follow PowerPage’s Sports coverage for more updates.
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