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Freshman QB Malik Washington Leads Maryland to 39-7 Opener as Defense Scores Twice

The performance validated Michael Locksley’s decision to start a first-year quarterback.

Overview

  • Washington completed 27 of 43 passes for 258 yards with three touchdowns in the second quarter before sitting the fourth.
  • Maryland’s defense produced a 20-yard pick-six by Daniel Wingate and a sack-for-safety by Sidney Stewart while intercepting six passes.
  • The win extended the Terps’ nonconference streak to 16 straight victories, though they committed 14 penalties for 100 yards.
  • Washington became Maryland’s first true freshman starting quarterback since 2017 and the first to start a season opener since 2012.
  • Backup quarterback Justyn Martin and freshman tackle Jaylen Gilchrist exited with lower-body or leg injuries in the fourth quarter and did not return.