Maryland drops Big Ten opener to UCLA, 54–3

Maryland lost 54–3 to UCLA on Saturday, September 26, at SECU Stadium, falling to 2–2 overall and 0–1 in Big Ten play. UCLA improved to 4–0 and 2–0.

After a scoreless first quarter, UCLA scored three rushing touchdowns in the second. Sean O’Haire’s 37-yard field goal gave Maryland its only points and made it 20–3 at halftime.

Ta’Shawn James and Scooter Jackson returned interceptions for touchdowns in the third quarter as UCLA extended its lead to 34–3. The Bruins added 20 fourth-quarter points.

Malik Washington passed for 142 yards with four interceptions. Chris Durr Jr. caught seven passes for 56 yards. Carlton Smith led Maryland with nine tackles.

UCLA finished with 475 yards, including 266 rushing, while Maryland gained 181. The Terps visit Nebraska on October 3 at 4 p.m. Eastern.

Source: Official game report and statistics.

Prepared with AI assistance by NSMT Newsroom from the linked official source. This article does not represent on-site reporting.