Maryland brings productive passing game into UCLA conference opener

Maryland opens Big Ten play against unbeaten UCLA at SECU Stadium on Saturday, September 26, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern on BTN. The Terrapins are 2–1 after a 35–26 loss to Virginia Tech; the Bruins arrive 3–0.

The passing game gives Maryland something to build around. Malik Washington threw for 359 yards and three touchdowns against the Hokies, while Chris Durr Jr. caught 12 passes for 109 yards and two scores. Sustaining that connection is one of Saturday’s clearest offensive questions.

Ball security and pressure on the opposing quarterback are two other areas to watch. Maryland’s game notes report no offensive giveaways through three games and 11 sacks by its defense. Keeping possessions while creating difficult downs for UCLA would help the Terps turn production into a conference victory.

UCLA has not visited College Park since 1955. Maryland’s last meeting with the Bruins ended in a 20–17 road loss in October 2025.

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