Malik Washington Throws for 347 Yards as Maryland Beats UConn 38–14

Malik Washington throws a football while wearing Maryland’s white road uniform.

Malik Washington led Maryland to a 38–14 victory at UConn on Saturday, throwing for 347 yards as the Terrapins improved to 2–0. Maryland’s official final recap confirms the result and a school-record run of 18 consecutive completions by its quarterback. The win extended the program’s non-conference winning streak to 20 games.

Washington finished 34-for-41 with two touchdown passes. Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding caught eight passes for 130 yards and a touchdown, while Chris Durr Jr. added 10 receptions for 103 yards and a score. Having two receivers clear 100 yards gave Maryland multiple reliable ways to move the ball through the air.

The teams were tied 7–7 after the first quarter before Maryland built a 17–7 halftime lead. The Terps added 14 points in the third quarter and seven more in the fourth. UConn’s scoring was confined to the first and third periods, leaving the visitors in control down the stretch.

The host’s game-center breakdown shows how the advantage developed across the afternoon rather than in a single late swing. Maryland kept extending possessions and turning its passing production into points. The final recap credits the Terps with 125 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, adding a ground-game contribution to Washington’s efficient passing performance.

On defense, Maryland held Connecticut to 156 passing yards. Freshman Zion Elee recorded his first career sack and forced a fumble that DD Holmes recovered. Those plays gave the offense additional opportunities, but the quarterback’s ability to keep finding completions remained the defining feature of the road win.

Maryland returns to College Park to face Virginia Tech on September 19. The official football schedule lists a 7:30 p.m. start at SECU Stadium. That gives the Terps another non-conference test before Big Ten play. Follow PowerPage Sports for more coverage; Saturday’s result gives Maryland a second win and a clear example of how productive its passing game can be.